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directionless

[/dɪˈrekʃənləs/ or /daɪˈrekʃənləs/]
adjective
sem direção
1. lacking a clear direction, purpose, or goal; aimless
After graduation, he felt directionless and didn't know what career to pursue.
Após a formatura, ele se sentiu sem direção e não sabia que carreira seguir.
2. moving or proceeding without a definite course or destination
The directionless wandering through the city left them exhausted.
A errância sem direção pela cidade os deixou exaustos.
3. characterized by lack of leadership, organization, or clear guidance
The project became directionless after the manager left the company.
O projeto ficou sem direção após o gerente sair da empresa.
NYC Slang
lost in the sauce
Synonyms
aimlesspurposelesslostdriftingunfocusedgoalless
Antonyms
purposefuldirectedfocuseddrivengoal-orienteddetermined

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem direção
most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
desorientado
alternative for describing a person who feels lost or confused
São Paulo
sem rumo
colloquial alternative meaning 'without course'
Portugal
sem direcção
Portuguese spelling variation; same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
up in the air
without a compass
adrift
all at sea
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