Other Word Forms
- toothlessly adverb
- toothlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of toothless
Example Sentences
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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
The Reds were toothless in attack without the absent Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak and were only saved from defeat late on by a tight offside call.
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
She had the traditional venerable years, the toothless cackle, the mustache.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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