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watchless

[ woch-lis ]

adjective

  1. not watchful or alert; lacking in vigilance:

    an irresponsible and watchless sentry.

  2. having no watch; without guards or sentries:

    We welcomed the watchless nights of peacetime.



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Other Words From

  • watchless·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of watchless1

First recorded in 1615–25; watch + -less

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watch itwatch like a hawk