footlessness

/ˈfʊtləsnəs/
noun
  1. The state or condition of having no feet.
    • The sculpture's footlessness was a deliberate artistic choice.
    • Footlessness in birds is rare, but some species have very short legs.
    • The footlessness of snakes is an adaptation for burrowing and swimming.
  2. The quality of being without a firm foundation or support; instability or lack of direction.
    • She felt a sense of footlessness after moving to a new city alone.
    • The company's footlessness led to its quick collapse.
    • The footlessness of their argument became clear during the debate.
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