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Meaning of at loose ends | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Without any activity or purpose.
Canada, US
In an uncertain position or situation.
idiomatic
Not in order; in confusion; carelessly managed.

Examples

“I am really at loose ends about this choice; I am between the proverbial rock and hard place.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

at most at night at no time at odd times at odds at once