(US, Canada) Without any activity or purpose.
(idiomatic) In an uncertain position or situation.
I am really at loose ends about this choice; I am between the proverbial rock and hard place.
Not in order; in confusion; carelessly managed.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgI was bitter about everything and at loose ends when I got out of the service. I think I turned to writing to get it off my chest. Rod Serling