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pathless

[ path-lis, pahth- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1585–95; path + -less

The pathless path, as it is known in India, starts anywhere and leads everywhere.

We looked up the frowning pathless mountain—and knew what he meant.

So began the days of his wandering in pathless places among higher rocks than the world and his ribbony wife could reach.

Stretching out his long legs, he crossed the pathless portion of the heath somewhat in the direction which Wildeve had taken.

As Taylor looked at the eyes he felt plunged into the pathless depths of a vast, powerful brain.

I knew that there was no settlement within miles—miles of pathless swamp.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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