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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

A new report asserts that many of those threats were toothless.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's dominance of possession counts for little without "special moments" of individual brilliance after a toothless display in drawing 0-0 at home to Leeds.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Those goals conceded were from Erling Haaland, a Richarlison stunner from the halfway line and a surprise late header from Tolu Arokodare for usually toothless Wolves.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

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

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat