toothless

adjective

tooth·​less ˈtüth-ləs How to pronounce toothless (audio)
1
: having no teeth
2
a
: lacking in sharpness or bite
spoke in toothless generalitiesArthur Hepner
b
: lacking in means of enforcement or coercion : ineffectual

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But other than occasional, toothless critiques, American officials did nothing to stop Israel as settlers continued to encroach on Palestinian lands. Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024 There are some more intense visuals here than others on this list, including someone vomiting bugs, a toothless old woman gnawing on a face, and, as the title suggests, a demon dragging people to hell. Dustin Nelson, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 The council also has 10 non-permanent members elected to two-year terms – but some feel toothless without veto privileges. Richard Roth, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024 Her toothless chewing is already an internet hit, and now, Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus, is starring in cosmetic ads and quickly becoming a brand ambassador for Thailand. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothless 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of toothless was in the 14th century

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“Toothless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothless. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

toothless

adjective
tooth·​less ˈtüth-ləs How to pronounce toothless (audio)
: having no teeth

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