Definition

Describing something that does not have a head or is missing a leader or director.

Example

The headless statue stood in the museum, a reminder of its former glory.

Conversation

Did you see that movie about the headless horseman?

Yeah, it was pretty spooky!

I can't believe how headless he looked in the scenes.

Right? It really added to the eerie atmosphere!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Headless → It is formed from "head" (from Old English "heafod", meaning the upper part of the body) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "headless" means without a head.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'head' — that's why headless means lacking a head.

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