English Explanatory Dictionary

aweless

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Without fear; fearless, unafraid.
  2. Wanting reverence; void of respectful fear; irreverent.
  3. Inspiring no awe.

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːlɪs/ /-ləs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aweless.wav /ˈɔlɪs/

Word forms

aweless more aweless most aweless awless

Etymology

From Middle English aweles; by surface analysis, awe + -less.

Synonyms

rude brave presumptuous

Antonyms

awesome awful awefull

Derived words

awelessly awelessness
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