cheekless
/ˈtʃiːkləs/
adjective
- Lacking cheeks; having no cheeks or very sunken cheeks.
- The sculpture's cheekless face gave it an eerie, skeletal appearance.
- The old man's face looked gaunt and cheekless after his illness.
- Some breeds of dogs appear almost cheekless due to their narrow skulls.
- Showing no impudence or disrespect; not cheeky.
- The student gave a cheekless apology, speaking softly and politely.
- Her cheekless reply surprised everyone who expected her usual sarcasm.
- In the meeting, he remained cheekless and respectful even when criticized.
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