UNANCHORED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

unanchored

adjective

Definition of unanchored

as in undone

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of unanchored Powell explained that a truly sustained loss of confidence would show up not in asset prices alone, but in unanchored inflation expectations. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 The barricades were flimsy and unanchored. — Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026 Consumer expectations for inflation popped to their highest levels in more than a year, threatening to become unanchored on the heels of strong economic performance in recent months. — Tobias Burns, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025 Twisters at that strength can destroy mobile homes, flip or lift cars, and sweep away unanchored homes. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unanchored

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanchored

Adjective

Friday all finally came undone in a case that will surely take over the small screen again in a matter of weeks.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
The relaxed silhouette and slightly undone styling gave the classic office look a striking edge.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of undone

Adjective

That means Roman will have the benefit of solar power and a lack of obstructions—giving it an unfettered look into the cosmos.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Instead, his navy jersey, meticulously embroidered with a white number 16 hangs unfettered with his unworn Bears helmet resting on a shelf above.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfettered

Adjective

Jason is currently earning a few extra bucks wiping down counters and hauling ice at a bar, which is even less glamorous than teaching science to disengaged students.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Business leaders keep asking why young workers seem disloyal, disengaged, quick to walk.

— Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of disengaged

Adjective

The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026
In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.

— Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024

Definition of unbolted

Browse Nearby Words

unamusing

unanchored

unanimities

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Unanchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanchored. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of unanchored

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

watershed

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes