unanchored

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The experience of the postpandemic inflation surge has made central banks more sensitive to the risk of inflation expectations becoming unanchored.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“Unless demand-driven inflation shows clear signs of reacceleration or inflation expectations become unanchored to the upside, the Fed is likely to remain more focused on labor-market dynamics.”

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

During her time at university, Sif said she had felt "very unanchored" while she came to terms with her sexuality.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

Yet I worried that those less familiar with “Hamlet,” let alone those more invested in a traditional rendition, would be left unanchored on its heaving sea of meaning.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023

The bleachers swarmed with youth unanchored, unpraised, and convulsed with the dreams of gangly boys and fat boys who wanted to be a part of something with a desperation that was almost palpable and alive.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy