PsychologyAugust 19, 2026

unmoors

un-MOORZ

Definition

To cause a person to feel lost, insecure, or without a stable foundation.

Etymology

Derived from the verb moor, which means to secure a ship with ropes or cables; the prefix 'un-' denotes the act of releasing those connections, leaving one adrift.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how childhood emotional wounds can cause an adult to suddenly lose their sense of stability or perspective when facing a new personal ending.

Endings Can Be Unbearable to Renewing

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