1
: having no teeth
2
a
: lacking in sharpness or bite
spoke in toothless generalities—
Arthur Hepner
Arthur Hepner
b
: lacking in means of enforcement or coercion : ineffectual
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At the other end of the spectrum were the complaints that the role was toothless and an unhelpful layer of bureaucracy.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
This piece stands out for its innovative toothless design, which not only looks beautiful but also provides a gentler grind aimed at enhancing flavor and texture.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Popular culture’s usual parade of toothless codgers and crones increasingly seemed obsolete.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Playing a more toothless version of antagonistic duos like Flotsam and Jetsam from The Little Mermaid, Yang and James are mildly amusing but underused, ultimately serving little purpose.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
This piece stands out for its innovative toothless design, which not only looks beautiful but also provides a gentler grind aimed at enhancing flavor and texture.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Popular culture’s usual parade of toothless codgers and crones increasingly seemed obsolete.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Playing a more toothless version of antagonistic duos like Flotsam and Jetsam from The Little Mermaid, Yang and James are mildly amusing but underused, ultimately serving little purpose.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Toothless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothless. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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toothless
adjective
tooth·less
ˈtüth-ləs 
: having no teeth
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