steerless

adj — 2 senses

adj

UK /ˈstɪələs/ · US /ˈstɪɹləs/

Etymology From Middle English stereles, sterelees, from Old English stēorlēas (“ungovernable, unruly”), equivalent to steer + -less.

Obsolete Having no rudder.

Figuratively Without a guiding or steering influence; haphazard.

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