-less
Old Englishwithout, lacking
Suffix · means "without, lacking"
About the suffix -less
A native English suffix meaning "without" or "free from." It forms adjectives from nouns and contrasts with "-ful."
Roots often paired with -less
Associated Words · 61
regardless
Despite everything; without regard to difficulties or consequences
endless
Having no end; continuing indefinitely
countless
Too many to be counted; very numerous
wireless
Operating without wires; radio communication; a wireless network
useless
Having no practical use or benefit; ineffective
relentless
Harsh, unyielding, and persistent
restless
Unable to rest or stay still; uneasy and dissatisfied
harmless
Not able to cause harm; safe and inoffensive
stainless
Resistant to rust and corrosion; spotless; short for stainless steel
endlessly
Without stopping or limit; continuously
worthless
Having no value or use
motionless
Not moving; completely still
pointless
Having no purpose or meaning; futile
fearless
Having no fear; brave and confident
senseless
Unconscious; lacking meaning or good judgment
priceless
Extremely valuable; too precious to have a price
effortlessly
Without difficulty or visible effort
painless
Not causing pain; easy and effortless
nameless
Having no name; anonymous; impossible to describe
effortless
Done with no apparent difficulty
boundless
Having no limits; seemingly infinite
cordless
Operating without a cord; battery-powered
faceless
Anonymous; lacking individual identity or character
carelessly
In an inattentive or thoughtless manner