Unanchorable

The adjective 'unanchorable' describes something that cannot be firmly or securely fixed, stabilized, or grounded. It implies a lack of a stable base, a tendency to drift or be easily moved, either literally or metaphorically. It suggests an inability to find or maintain a solid connection, be it physical, emotional, or ideological. The term suggests a lack of roots, a shifting nature, or a precarious state where stability is absent or impossible. It is a description for any concept, system or idea lacking a fixed point of reference or stability. A person's behavior might also be unanchorable when it is unpredictable and lacking a consistent moral or intellectual base.

Unanchorable meaning with examples

• The boat, tossed by the unrelenting storm and missing its anchor, was deemed unanchorable. The crew frantically tried to improvise, but the howling winds and massive waves made any attempt to fix the vessel futile, leaving them at the capricious mercy of the open sea and impending destruction.
• Her grief was unanchorable in the early weeks, a relentless flood of sadness that swept over her, making it impossible to focus on any task. Memories of the loss flooded her waking hours, rendering any attempts at comfort, or normal routine completely ineffective.
• The company's financial strategy was criticized as unanchorable, as it lacked a clear foundation in realistic revenue projections and had been subject to market fluctuation; the investors were not confident in the long term sustainability.
• His political views were unanchorable, constantly shifting to suit the current audience and context. He would contradict himself from one interview to the next, leaving everyone questioning his genuine beliefs and personal loyalties, which were nonexistent.
• The floating structure, designed without the capacity to plant it's base into the ocean floor, proved completely unanchorable and was at the whim of tides and currents. The structure drifted freely at the will of the sea; a disaster to the construction crew.