Definition

Describing something that does not have any feathers.

Example

The featherless bird looked unusual compared to its feathered friends.

Conversation

Did you see that bird outside?

Yeah, it looked so strange being featherless.

I wonder how it ended up like that.

Maybe it lost its feathers in a fight or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Featherless is formed from "feather" (from Old English *feðer*, meaning the light covering of birds) and "-less" (meaning without). The word describes something that is without feathers.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without' ('-less') the light covering of birds ('feather'). This helps you remember that 'featherless' means lacking feathers.

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