Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdləs/

Definitions of headless

adjective describing something as lacking a head or headless

Example Sentences

A1 The headless mannequin in the store window scared me.

A2 The headless horseman rode through the dark forest.

B1 The headless statue was a mystery to the archaeologists.

B2 The headless chicken ran around the farmyard in a panic.

C1 The headless knight galloped into battle, fearless and unstoppable.

C2 The headless ghost haunted the old mansion, seeking revenge on its enemies.

Examples of headless in a Sentence

formal The headless statue stood in the center of the courtyard.

informal I saw a headless mannequin in the store window.

slang That movie was so scary, it had me feeling headless!

figurative Without a clear plan, the project felt headless and directionless.

Grammatical Forms of headless

past tense

headlessed

plural

headlesses

comparative

more headless

superlative

most headless

present tense

headless

future tense

will be headless

perfect tense

has been headless

continuous tense

is being headless

singular

headless

positive degree

headless

infinitive

to be headless

gerund

being headless

participle

headlessing

Origin and Evolution of headless

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'headless' originated from the combination of the Old English word 'heafod' meaning 'head' and the suffix '-less' indicating 'lacking or without'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something or someone without a head, the term 'headless' has evolved to also represent a lack of leadership, direction, or control in various contexts.