headless
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for headless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having no head, literally — a body without its head.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use headless
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
headless horseman
headless browser
headless organization
Etymology
From Old English hēafodlēas, a straightforward joining of head and the negative suffix -less; the tech sense is a modern 20th/21st-century extension.
Full origin of headless →Frequently asked questions
What does “headless” mean?
The word “headless” means having no head, literally — a body without its head. In plain terms, without a head — literally missing one, without a leader, or (for computers) without a display/interface.
How do you pronounce “headless”?
“Headless” is pronounced HEHD-luhs (/ˈhɛdləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “headless” in a sentence?
Here is “headless” used in a sentence: “The legend tells of a headless horseman who roams the woods at night.”
What part of speech is “headless”?
“Headless” is an adjective.
Where does the word “headless” come from?
The word “headless” dates back to around 2000 and comes from Old English. From Old English hēafodlēas, a straightforward joining of head and the negative suffix -less; the tech sense is a modern 20th/21st-century extension.
How many meanings does “headless” have?
“Headless” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having no head, literally — a body without its head.
