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Definition of toothless

toothless

/ˈtuːθ.ləs/
tooth · less
Adverb:toothlessly
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1

Having no teeth, or having lost all of one's teeth; lacking toothlike projections (as on a tool or gear).

Example

"The newborn baby flashed a wide, toothless grin at her parents."

2

Lacking genuine power, authority, or means of enforcement; weak and ineffective.

Example

"Critics argued that the new environmental regulation was toothless because it imposed no financial penalties on polluters."

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• Rhymes for toothless

• Nearby Words

toothbrushing
toothed
toothfish
toothless
toothlessly
toothlike
toothpaste

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English toðleas, formed from toð ('tooth') and the privative suffix -leas ('-less').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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