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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By rendering the subpoena a nullity, McElroy left O’Connor nothing to enforce, making his earlier order toothless.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

They are lulled into a smug confidence that his threats will always be toothless bluster.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

The Reds had been toothless in attack against a side battling relegation until the closing stages.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

“He’s just like Homer,” I remember toothless Poppy lisping to Mom while I squirmed.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam