adverd

"Adrift" as an adverb means "floating without being either moored or steered." It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is aimless or lacking direction.

adjective

Floating without being anchored or moored: Refers to something, typically a boat, that is moving on the water without being tied down or controlled.
Lacking direction or purpose: Used metaphorically to describe someone who feels lost, aimless, or without clear goals.

Example

adverd

1. The boat was left adrift in the open sea.
2. The balloon flew off adrift in the wind.
3. We were adrift in the middle of nowhere.

adjective

1. The small boat was adrift in the middle of the ocean.
2. The explorer felt adrift in the unfamiliar environment.
3. She was left feeling adrift after her friend moved away.