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will-less
[ wil-lis ]
/ ˈwɪl lɪs /
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adjective
having or exerting no will: a timid, will-less little man.
done or occurring without the will; involuntary: a will-less compliance.
leaving no will; intestate: to die will-less.
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Origin of will-less
First recorded in 1740–50
OTHER WORDS FROM will-less
will-less·ly, adverbwill-less·ness, nounWords nearby will-less
willingness, Willis, Williston, williwaw, Willkie, will-less, Willmar City, will not hear of, will-o'-the-wisp, Willoughby, willow
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