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backless Synonyms
Another word for backless
Choosing another word for backless depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Designed to leave the wearer's back or heel uncovered (of a garment or shoe).
Usage Example
"She wore a sleek, open-backed evening gown to the charity gala."
Strongest
open-backed
Strong
low-backed
• adjective (Context 2)
Having no backrest or rear panel (of a seat, bench, or piece of furniture).
Usage Example
"The kitchen island was lined with four open-backed wooden barstools."
Strong
open-backed
Opposites of backless
The opposite of backless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
backed
high-backed
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Backless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/backless