1. the state or quality of being without a head or lacking a leader or direction
Usage: often used figuratively to describe disorganization or lack of leadership

Examples

• The project suffered from headlessness after the manager left without appointing a successor.
• The team's headlessness was evident in their inability to make quick decisions.
• The organization descended into headlessness during the transition period.
• Without clear leadership, the committee operated in a state of headlessness.
• The headlessness of the group made it difficult to accomplish their goals.