Definition

Not having a flag attached or displayed.

Example

The flagless ship sailed quietly into the harbor.

Conversation

Have you seen that flagless boat in the harbor?

Yeah, it looks kind of odd without a flag waving.

I wonder why they don’t have one; it seems incomplete.

Maybe they’re just waiting for the right one to use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flagless → It is formed from "flag" (from Old English *flæge*, meaning a piece of cloth or banner) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "flagless" means without a flag or banner.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'banner' ('flag') — that's what flagless means.

Visually Confused Words