rud|der|less

rud|der|less
rud|der|less «RUHD uhr lihs», adjective.
without a rudder or controls: »

a rudderless boat. Figurative. Left rudderless, Pakistan drifted on the currents of opportunism, intrigue and corruption (Atlantic).

SYNONYM(S): drifting, aimless.

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