Directionlessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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directionlessness

 

[ dɪˈrɛkʃənləsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of purpose

Directionlessness refers to the state of lacking a clear purpose or goal, often leading to feelings of confusion, aimlessness, and uncertainty. It is characterized by a sense of being adrift or lost, without a sense of direction or focus.

Synonyms

aimlessness, confusion, purposelessness, uncertainty

Examples of usage

  • His directionlessness in life left him feeling lost and unfulfilled.
  • She struggled with the directionlessness of her career, unsure of which path to take.
  • The directionlessness of the project resulted in chaos and disorganization.
  • Without a clear goal, directionlessness can lead to feelings of stagnation and frustration.
  • Addressing one's directionlessness often involves introspection and goal-setting.

Translations

Translations of the word "directionlessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falta de direção

🇮🇳 दिशाहीनता

🇩🇪 Richtungslosigkeit

🇮🇩 tanpa arah

🇺🇦 безцільність

🇵🇱 brak kierunku

🇯🇵 方向性の欠如

🇫🇷 absence de direction

🇪🇸 falta de dirección

🇹🇷 yönsüzlük

🇰🇷 방향 상실

🇸🇦 انعدام الاتجاه

🇨🇿 bez směru

🇸🇰 bez smeru

🇨🇳 没有方向

🇸🇮 pomanjkanje smeri

🇮🇸 stefnuleysi

🇰🇿 бағытсыздық

🇬🇪 მიმართულების არქონა

🇦🇿 istiqamətsizlik

🇲🇽 falta de dirección

Etymology

The word 'directionlessness' is a compound word made up of 'direction' and the suffix '-lessness', which indicates the absence or lack of the base word. The concept of directionlessness has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting the importance of having a sense of purpose and direction in life. This term is often used to describe a state of being where one feels adrift or without a clear goal, emphasizing the significance of finding meaning and direction in one's actions and decisions.

See also: directionless, equidirectional.