Definition

Not wearing any shoes on the feet.

Example

He walked shoeless on the beach, feeling the warm sand between his toes.

Conversation

I love walking around the park shoeless during the summer.

That sounds so relaxing! I should try it sometime.

You definitely should; it feels nice to connect with the grass.

I can imagine! I'll have to go shoeless next weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shoeless → It is formed from "shoe" (from Old English *sceo*, meaning a covering for the foot) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "shoeless" means without shoes or lacking footwear.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'covering for the foot' ('shoe') — that's why shoeless means not wearing shoes.

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