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Definition of footless

footless

/ˈfʊt.ləs/
foot · less
Adverb:footlessly
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footless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having no feet or foot-like base (of a person, animal, vessel, or garment).

Example

"The dancer wore footless tights during the contemporary rehearsal to maintain better grip on the studio floor."

2

Lacking a solid basis, foundation, or substance; ungrounded.

Example

"The committee quickly dismissed his footless speculations about the company's financial future."

3

American Awkward, clumsy, or ineffectual in action.

Example

"The local newspaper criticized the administration's footless response to the transit strike."

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• Rhymes for footless

• Nearby Words

foothold
footie
footing
footless
footlights
footlike
footlocker

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'fotles', equivalent to 'foot' + '-less'. The figurative sense meaning 'clumsy' or 'ineffectual' developed in American English during the late 19th century, playing on the idea of lacking a firm footing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footless
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