warless

[ wawr-lis ]

adjective

1. unmarked by war:

   The international conflict was followed by a warless decade.

Other Words From

• warless·ly adverb
• warless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of warless¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; war ¹, -less

Example Sentences

He finished his letter, “Let us continue to hope, work, and pray that in the future we will live to see a warless world, a better distribution of wealth, and a brotherhood that transcends race or color.”

From Washington Post

Two centuries later it was worked out by one of their scientists, and the Warless Ones had a War of defense.

From Project Gutenberg

His clothes lay out ready for packing in the morning, and the immortal warless day was over.

From Project Gutenberg

Neither history or fiction would be very delightful if they were warless.

From Project Gutenberg