Definition

An area that does not have any roads or is not crossed by roads, often referring to natural or protected land.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the beauty of the roadless wilderness during their adventure.

Conversation

Have you ever explored a roadless area in the mountains?

Not yet, but it sounds really exciting!

I love the idea of being surrounded by nature without any roads.

Me too! It must be so peaceful and untouched.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roadless → It is formed from "road" (from Old English *rād*, meaning a way or path) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "roadless" means without a road or lacking a road.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'way or path' ('road') — that's what roadless means.

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