toothless

(adjective)

adjective

1. lacking teeth

- most birds are toothless

- a toothless old crone

Similar word(s): edental, edentate, edentulate, edentulous

2. lacking necessary force for effectiveness

- a toothless piece of legislation

Similar word(s): ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective

Sentences with toothless as an adjective:

- a toothless old man

- The treaty was toothless in combatting climate change.