remediless
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of remediless
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at remedy, -less
Example Sentences
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"Prisoners like Landor who suffer violations of their religious freedom in state prisons—no matter how blatant—will often be left remediless," Brown wrote.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
For these remediless griefs With equal weight oppress mine anguish'd spirit, As the united woe this breast e'er smote, The sum untold of this world's misery. carlos.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
This evil, however, was by no means remediless.
From Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden
Slothfulness is usually accompanied with carelessness; and carelessness is for the most part begotten by senselessness; and senselessness doth again put fresh strength into slothfulness; and by this means the soul is left remediless.
From The Heavenly Footman by Bunyan, John
If there is any thing in this world that can subdue the passions, damp the ardor, or quench the spirit of a man, it is biting, remediless, hopeless poverty.
From Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman by Stone, William L. (William Leete)
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