unmooring
Definitions
The act of releasing a vessel from its moorings or fastenings.
The process of becoming detached, unstable, or disconnected from one's established foundations or sense of security.
Examples
The sudden loss of his mentor felt like an unmooring of his entire professional identity.
The unmooring of the ship from the dock signaled the beginning of their long-awaited voyage.
She experienced a profound sense of unmooring after moving to a foreign country where she knew no one.
Synonyms
detachment disconnection separation loosening liberation release unfastening
Antonyms
anchoring mooring fastening securing attachment stabilization fixing