Definition

The condition of not having a path or route to follow.

Example

The hikers faced the challenge of pathlessness as they navigated through the dense forest.

Conversation

I was thinking about how sometimes life feels like a pathlessness where we just wander around.

That's true! It can be really confusing at times.

Yeah, I guess we all have moments when we feel lost in that pathlessness.

For sure, but those moments can lead to discovering new things about ourselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pathlessness → It is formed from "path" (from Old English "pæth", meaning a way or track) and "-lessness" (meaning without). The word "pathlessness" refers to the state of being without a path or way.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-lessness') a 'way' or 'track' ('path') — that's what pathlessness means.

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