Gloveless

/ˈɡlʌvləs/ adjective

Definition

Not wearing gloves; having no gloves on.

Etymology

From 'glove' + '-less' (prefix meaning without). English uses '-less' constantly to create opposite meanings.

Kelly Says

The '-less' prefix is so powerful that even with an old word like 'glove,' you instantly understand 'gloveless' means bare hands—this pattern lets English speakers create new meanings without learning new words!

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