toothless

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As usual, the toothless punishment did not fit the crime: Ross apologized to clerks and agreed not to serve as chief judge or on a judicial council.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s the one bill that protects commercial tenants, and it’s a fairly toothless bill because they don’t have to acknowledge it, unless you make them acknowledge it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Standing about 25 inches tall, it likely had a toothless beak, large eye sockets, and hollow bones.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

England looked toothless without him against Uruguay and Japan and when he also missed Bayern's game over the weekend, fears grew over a more serious issue than had been diagnosed.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

We’re greeted by a small child with splotchy pink cheeks and a toothless grin.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller