Other Word Forms
- toothlessly adverb
- toothlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of toothless
Example Sentences
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England looked toothless without him against Uruguay and Japan and when he also missed Bayern's game over the weekend, fears grew over a more serious issue than had been diagnosed.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
By now most Americans and Canadians know of Jack Hughes, the impossibly toothy and toothless forward on the 2026 U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
The partially toothless Jack Hughes, left alone on the left wing, beat Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington cleanly 1:41 into the extra period to set off a wild celebration for the Americans.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's dominance of possession counts for little without "special moments" of individual brilliance after a toothless display in drawing 0-0 at home to Leeds.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
Bent-backed, wrinkled, and toothless, he was carried to the table by two strapping slaves.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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