directionless

Example Sentences

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Netta Weinstein of Reading University said people should avoid becoming too judgmental about their directionless phone use - with scrolling providing relaxtion, distraction, humour or connection for some.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

As Rue muses in a voiceover, she’s beautiful, directionless and “so desperate for attention she’s willing to humiliate herself.”

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Born and raised a few miles from the Baltic Sea, Judit comes to conceive of life as a directionless voyage on a sinking craft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Hurt made her film debut in Woody Allen’s 1978 drama, “Interiors,” where she portrayed the directionless would-be artist Joey opposite her more successful siblings Renata and Flyn, played by Diane Keaton and Kristin Griffith, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Dr. Calvin coughed and there was a sudden impossible flurry of directionless energy.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov