1. lacking leadership, direction, or guidance; without clear purpose or control
Usage: figurative
2. without a rudder
Usage: nautical; literal

Examples

• The company has been rudderless since the CEO resigned.
• After graduation, she felt rudderless and unsure of her next steps.
• The rudderless ship drifted helplessly in the storm.
• Without strong leadership, the team became rudderless and unproductive.
• The organization seemed rudderless during the transition period.
• He described his teenage years as rudderless and confusing.
• The rudderless boat was rescued by the coast guard.