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Bootless

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Without boots..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Without boots.
  2. Profitless; pointless; unavailing.

Example Sentences

I'll follow him no more with bootless prayers.
When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, / I all alone beweep my outcast state / And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries
APRIL FOOL, Any one imposed on, or sent on a bootless errand on the first of April, on which day it is the custom among the lower people, children, and servants, by dropping empty papers carefully doubled up, sending persons on absurd messages, and such like contrivances, to impose on every one they can, and then to salute them with the title of April-fool.
The lieutenant tried the handle again, but still his efforts were quite bootless. He pushed and kicked, but the door was a strong one.

Synonyms for bootless

fruitlessfutileunproductivesleevelessvain

Antonyms for bootless

Related Words

fruitlessunproductivefutilevainsleevelessbenefeetlessfootlesspartitionlessheellesssolelessshoelessboardlessrunnerlessgrublesssandallessboatlessskatelessgaiterlessbikeless

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does bootless mean?

Bootless means Without boots..

What is a synonym for bootless?

Common synonyms include fruitless, futile, unproductive, sleeveless.

What is the opposite of bootless?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use bootless in a sentence?

I'll follow him no more with bootless prayers.

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