Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmuːv.ləs/
KK: /ˈmoʊv.ləs/
Definition
Not moving or unable to move; completely still.
Example
The statue stood moveless in the center of the park.
Conversation

Have you ever seen a bird that seems completely moveless?

Yeah, it’s like they’re frozen in time for a moment.

Exactly! I always wonder what they’re thinking when they’re so moveless.

Maybe they’re just enjoying the view from up there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Root Explanation
Moveless → It is formed from "move" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "moveless" means without movement or motion.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'without' ('-less') the ability to 'move' ('movere') — that's why moveless means not moving.
Visually Confused Words
motiveless
moteless
modeless
loveless
troveless
stoveless
smokeless
novelness