Chiefless

/ˈtʃiːfləs/ adjective

Without a chief; lacking a leader or having no one in authority; leaderless.

Formed from 'chief' plus the suffix '-less,' which creates adjectives meaning 'without' (like 'harmless,' 'hopeless,' 'careless'). The pattern is ancient and highly productive in English.

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