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Definitions by Jh18

doug·less /ˈdʌɡ.ləs/ adj.

1. Without direction or purpose following the departure of a person who served as one's organising force. "She's been dougless since he retired."

2. Of a day, period, or routine — lacking structure or momentum in a way that feels externally caused rather than self-inflicted. "A dougless Tuesday with nothing to anchor it."

3. (informal) Adrift in a familiar environment that no longer feels navigable. "Wandering the office, completely dougless."

doug·less·ness n. — doug·less·ly adv.

Synonyms: adrift, unmoored, rudderless, untethered, at a loose end, listless, purposeless, leaderless (informal)

Antonyms: grounded, directed, purposeful, anchored
The days after he moved out left her not heartbroken, just dougless.
dougless by Jh18 April 14, 2026