undirected
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6.1
- adjective
- /ˌʌn.dɪˈrɛk.tɪd/
:
sin dirección
- High motivation is associated with the use of deep learning strategies, and low motivation with undirected strategies.
- an undirected strategy
- undirected learning
- undirected learning groups
In leading a life that is scattered and undirected, we run into many obstacles and many causes for complaint.
- In leading a life that is scattered and undirected, we run into many obstacles and many causes for complaint.
Examples
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I felt restless and undirected, and I thought school would give me some answers.
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After graduating, I felt lost and undirected, unsure of what path to take in my career.
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No differences were found in the undirected learning strategy group as well.
Academic text (2001) -
Then starting with an undirected passion and then trying to become good at wherever that leads you.
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In leading a life that is scattered and undirected, we run into many obstacles and many causes for complaint.
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The second thing that we distilled out of simulation was the undirected nature led to surprising self discovery.
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Findings suggest that using either deep or surface learning strategy leads to comparable positive performances, but an undirected strategy affects performance negatively.
Academic text (2001) -
Outside events seem to slide into place, undirected, at the mercy of the moment and of contradictory motives.
Academic text (1993) -
Vermunt (1992) reported on a learning behavior he referred to as an undirected learning strategy.
Academic text (2001) -
The statements and the rating scale were designed in a manner that a higher LSS represented a student with a deep learning strategy, and a lower score represented a student with an undirected learning strategy.
Academic text (2001)
Synonyms
23
5.6
Not having a clear direction or purpose
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4.8
Not paying attention to one thing and having no clear goal
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3.6
Not having a clear goal or plan
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4.2
Drifting without a clear direction, often about people or plans
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6.0
Having no clear aim or plan
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7.5
Being without clear direction or a leader
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4.6
Done without help or direction from someone
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7.2
Having no plan or clear aim
Not meant for any one person or thing
Not having a clear direction, goal or plan
A team that has no one in charge to guide or make decisions
Antonyms
Compounds
How Directed
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4.2
- Specialized
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4.0
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6.1
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4.6
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3.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Undirected is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and direct meaning 'to guide' or 'a straight way', the same root as direction. So undirected describes something without guidance or a clear goal — aimless or without a plan.