toothless
/ˈtuθləs/
adjective
- Having no teeth.
- My baby is still toothless, so she can only eat pureed food.
- The toothless smile of the elderly man was warm and welcoming.
- The old, toothless dog still loved to chew on soft toys.
- Lacking power, force, or effectiveness; weak or ineffectual.
- The new law was criticized as toothless because it had no penalties.
- Without a strong leader, the committee became toothless and unable to make decisions.
- His argument was toothless, failing to convince anyone in the audience.
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