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toothless

[tooth-lis] / ˈtuθ lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
dull
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flat
STRONG
blunt blunted round square
WEAK
edentate edentulate edgeless not keen obtuse pointless unpointed unsharpened
Antonyms
STRONG
dishonest
WEAK
active bright clear eventful exciting intelligent interesting keen knifelike light lively luminous lustrous pointed quick sensitive serrated sharp smart vivacious witty

Example Sentences

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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

Kane's potential absence is an immediate concern, leaving Tuchel short of viable alternatives when he needs them most, especially given these two toothless performances without him.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The toothless bottom-feeder, which looks like a prehistoric catfish and can weigh over 200 pounds, has been overfished globally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Gvardiol also sent an audacious back-flick against the post and had a close-range shot blocked with the goal at his mercy, leaving Guardiola to count the cost of their toothless display.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

There is an old toothless man leaning over to see what I am writing.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat