classless

American

[klas-lis, klahs-] / ˈklæs lɪs, ˈklɑs- /

adjective

of or relating to a society in which there are no economic or social distinctions.
(of an individual) not having membership in a social or economic class or group.

classless British

/ ˈklɑːslɪs /

adjective

not belonging to or forming a class
characterized by the absence of economic and social distinctions

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Other Word Forms

classlessness

noun

Etymology

Origin of classless

First recorded in 1875–80; class + -less

Example Sentences

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At worst, however, sports is a reflection of how classless people can be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Former Bulls forward Stacey King, now an analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, said when play resumed in the third quarter that he was disappointed in the fans that booed, calling them classless.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

This is a print for everybody: it's genderless, classless, ageless and timeless.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

This classless and unwarranted firing is an embarrassment.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2022

But I found myself strongly drawn to the idea of a classless society, which, to my mind, was similar to traditional African culture where life was shared and communal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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