Definition

Not wearing socks on the feet.

Example

He decided to go sockless on the hot summer day.

Conversation

I can't believe you went to the beach sockless today!

I know, right? It felt so freeing to walk on the sand.

I should try that sometime, being sockless sounds nice in the summer.

Definitely! You'll love the feeling of the warm sand between your toes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sockless → It is formed from "sock" (from Old English *socc*, meaning a light shoe or slipper) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "sockless" means without socks, indicating a state of not wearing socks.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'sock' — that's why sockless means not wearing socks.

Visually Confused Words