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Meaning of "directionless" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIRECTIONLESS

directionless  [dɪˈrɛkʃənlɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIRECTIONLESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Directionless is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DIRECTIONLESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of directionless in the English dictionary

The definition of directionless in the dictionary is not having an identifiable direction or purpose.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIRECTIONLESS


actionless
ˈækʃənlɪs
affectionless
əˈfɛkʃənlɪs
compassionless
kəmˈpæʃənlɪs
complexionless
kəmˈplekʃənlɪs
dimensionless
daɪˈmenʃənlɪs
flectionless
ˈflekʃənlɪs
flexionless
ˈflɛkʃənlɪs
functionless
ˈfʌŋkʃənlɪs
inflectionless
ɪnˈflɛkʃənlɪs
inflexionless
ɪnˈflɛkʃənlɪs
motionless
ˈməʊʃənlɪs
passionless
ˈpæʃənlɪs
pretensionless
prɪˈtenʃənlɪs
proportionless
prəˈpɔːʃənlɪs
radiationless
ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃənlɪs
reflectionless
rɪˈflɛkʃənlɪs
sanctionless
ˈsæŋkʃənlɪs
suspicionless
səˈspɪʃənlɪs
unctionless
ˈʌŋkʃənlɪs
vibrationless
vaɪˈbreɪʃənlɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIRECTIONLESS

directed
directedness
direction
direction angle
direction cosine
direction finder
direction finding
direction indicator
directional
directional drilling
directionality
directions
directive
directivity
directly
directness
Directoire
director
director general
director of admissions

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIRECTIONLESS

bottomless
brainless
buttonless
carbonless
chainless
crownless
emotionless
expressionless
finless
frictionless
painless
rainless
seasonless
signless
sinless
skinless
stainless
sunless
thornless
unless
winless

Synonyms and antonyms of directionless in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «directionless» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIRECTIONLESS

Find out the translation of directionless to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of directionless from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «directionless» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

没有方向
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sin dirección
570 millions of speakers

English

directionless
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिशाहीन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالاتجاه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бесцельным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

directionless
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

directionless
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sans direction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tanpa arah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

richtungslos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

方向性のない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

방향없는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Directionless
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phương hướng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

directionless
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दिशाहीन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yönsüz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

senza direzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

directionless
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безцільним
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

directie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

directionless
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rigtingloos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

direction
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

retningsløs
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of directionless

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIRECTIONLESS»

The term «directionless» is regularly used and occupies the 73.259 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIRECTIONLESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about directionless

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIRECTIONLESS»

Discover the use of directionless in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to directionless and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Option Strategies for Directionless Markets: Trading with ...
This hands-on guide illustrates numerous market scenarios to show you step-by-step how and when to apply these butterfly strategies. You’ll find out how to identify, enter, manage, and exit a trade.
Anthony J. Saliba, 2010
2
The Ambitious Generation: America's Teenagers, Motivated But ...
"A fascinating account of how the lives and dreams of American teenagers have changed in the past 50 years" (Mihaly Csikszentmihali), this landmark study offers practical, specific advice about how parents and teachers can better direct and ...
Barbara L. Schneider, David Stevenson, 2000
3
The Directionless Son of Brain
Saurabh Sharma. Mind replied, "It's something which I cannot describe in words. But being in love is the most wonderful feeling." Mind asked them for a favor. He wanted the two brothers and their families to live together happily in their ...
Saurabh Sharma, 2010
4
Geological Survey Bulletin
GEOLOGIC SETTING MAJOR ROCK UNITS The Bear Valley area, underlain by predominantly directionless granitic rocks of the Cretaceous Idaho batholith, is near the center of the batholith (Larsen and Schmidt, 1958 ; Ross, 1936 ; Anderson ...
5
Influential Papers from the 1940s
In the first place, although Freud's whole system of thought was concerned with object-relationships, he adhered theoretically to the principle that libido is primarily pleasure-seeking, i.e. that it is directionless. By contrast, I adhere to the  ...
R. D. Hinshelwood, 2005
6
Psychoanalytic Studies of the Personality
In the first place, although Freud's whole system of thought was concerned with object-relationships, he adhered theoretically to the principle that libido is primarily pleasure-seeking, i.e. that it is directionless. By contrast, I adhere to the  ...
William Ronald Dodds Fairbairn, 1994
7
Colin Powell
Highlights, in graphic novel format, the life and accomplishments of the general who went on to become secretary of state, the first African American to hold such a position in the United States government.
Wey-Yuih Loh, 2009
8
Optically Amplified WDM Networks: Principles and Practices
Directionless. add/drop. architectures. In conventional ROADM nodes, each degree contains a separate group of channel add/drop ports which are multiplexed/demultiplexed within that degree and permanently leave/enter the node through ...
John Zyskind, Atul Srivastava, 2011
9
Come Walk with Me
From Joan Medlicott, the nationally bestselling creator of the beloved Ladies of Covington series, comes an inspiring, hope-filled tale of a woman who finds the courage to begin a journey that will lead to a whole new life.
Joan Medlicott, 2007
10
The City of Falling Angels
Encountering a rich cast of characters, Berendt tells a tale full of atmosphere and surprise as the stories build, one after the other, ultimately coming together to portray a world as finely drawn as a still-life painting.
John Berendt, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIRECTIONLESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term directionless is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Global Assets Under Management In Short & Leveraged ETPs At …
Where investors lacked conviction was crude oil, underpinned by a directionless but volatile moving oil price that compelled investors to cut ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
2
The Best Albums of 2015 so far - Alternative Press
... My Heart") and wanting to smash up my office with mindless, directionless energy ("Lane Boy"), only end up feeling terrified of life ("Goner"). «Alternative Press, Jul 15»
3
Inverse, Leveraged ETF Assets Reach a Record $63 Billion | ETF …
Where investors lacked conviction was crude oil, underpinned by a directionless but volatile moving oil price that compelled investors to cut ... «ETF Trends, Jul 15»
4
Melbourne Magic Festival review: A mixed bag of trusty card tricks
Simon Coronel comes with a strong reputation and a burgeoning career overseas, but his cobbled and directionless "bonus" gig, Alien of ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
5
Israeli government funds teen camp run by Im Tirtzu-linked army vet
The Zionist identity of our people in general and our future leaders in particular has become weak, directionless, and unable to sustain Israel's ... «Middle East Monitor, Jul 15»
6
When Linda Confessed Her Lesbianism to Her Pastor — Charisma …
I went from a stable person with goals and dreams to an angry, hopeless, directionless person. My family started growing apart immediately ... «Charisma News, Jul 15»
7
Samantha Crain - Under Branch & Thorn & Tree - The 405
Directionless, but certainly not aimless. As I've already said, Samantha Crain's voice is clear. She is happy to let a melody hang over the natural ... «The 405, Jul 15»
8
Which Way? - Through the Lens of Faith - Beliefnet.com
Directionless I love this signpost. It is found in downtown Portland, Oregon. I love seeing how far things are from one another and how things ... «Beliefnet, Jul 15»
9
Dividend-Paying Stocks: Two Companies to Beat the Risks
In a directionless market with declining expectations for corporate earnings growth this year, not only is dividend income important in terms of ... «Profit Confidential, Jul 15»
10
'Those People' Review: Joey Kuhn's Debut Channels 'Brideshead …
... interaction reveals just how a young man with so much in his favor might have turned out at once spoiled, directionless and insecure. «Variety, Jul 15»

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