directionless

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Hurt made her film debut in Woody Allen’s 1978 drama, “Interiors,” where she portrayed the directionless would-be artist Joey opposite her more successful siblings Renata and Flyn, played by Diane Keaton and Kristin Griffith, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

If you fail, you still have a stronger résumé than 99% of students who participated in directionless internships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Before the heist takes place, Turner tells the BBC the only thing left for her character "to do is party and throw caution to the wind" because her life feels dull and directionless.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

He said that before Spirit began unbundling its fees, it was struggling and fairly directionless.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

Dr. Calvin coughed and there was a sudden impossible flurry of directionless energy.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov