Unanchored — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈaŋ-kərd/ un·an·chored

Meaning & Definition of Unanchored

Unanchored (adjective)

  1. not anchored, not at anchor
  2. not having a firm basis or foundation

Unanchored (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in undone, untied

    similar: unbolted, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged, uncaged, unchained, unfettered, unleashed, escaped, footloose, free, loose, unbound, unconfined, unrestrained
    opposite: bound, confined, restrained, unfree, caught, caged, chained, enclosed, immured, imprisoned, leashed, penned, anchored, bolted, fastened, fettered, manacled, shackled, tied, kidnapped

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unanchored

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unanchored:

unbolted, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged, uncaged, unchained, unfettered, unleashed, escaped, footloose, free, loose, unbound, unconfined, unrestrained

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unanchored

Words with the opposite meaning of Unanchored:

bound, confined, restrained, unfree, caught, caged, chained, enclosed, immured, imprisoned, leashed, penned, anchored, bolted, fastened, fettered, manacled, shackled, tied, kidnapped

Origin & Etymology of Unanchored

First known use: 1651

Frequently Asked Questions about Unanchored

What does "Unanchored" mean?

"Unanchored" means not anchored, not at anchor. As an adjective, it is defined as: not anchored, not at anchor.

What is another word for "Unanchored"?

Other words for "Unanchored" include unbolted, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged and uncaged. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unanchored" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unanchored"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unanchored". Common alternatives include unbolted, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged, uncaged, unchained and unfettered.

What is the opposite of "Unanchored"?

Antonyms of "Unanchored" include bound, confined, restrained, unfree, caught, caged, chained and enclosed.

Is "Unanchored" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unanchored" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unanchored"?

"Unanchored" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈaŋ-kərd/ and divided into syllables as un·an·chored.

What is the origin of the word "Unanchored"?

First known use: 1651.

What is another word for "Unanchored" meaning "as in undone, untied"?

When "Unanchored" (adjective) means as in undone, untied, synonyms include unbolted, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught and clear. Opposites in this sense include bound, confined, restrained and unfree.