1. floating without being anchored or steered
Usage: nautical
2. without direction, purpose, or guidance

1. in a drifting condition; without anchor or direction

Examples

• The small boat was adrift in the ocean after the storm.
• Without a clear plan, the project seemed adrift.
• She felt adrift after graduating from college.
• The life raft floated adrift for hours.
• After losing his job, he was emotionally adrift.
• The company has been adrift since the CEO resigned.
• The canoe came adrift from its mooring.