Armless Meaning in English
word
ˈɑrmləs
ARM-luhs
ˈɑːmləs
AAM-luhs
Definition
Having no arms, either because they were never present or have been lost. Usually describes people, animals, or objects.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly a physical description; not offensive if used factually, but avoid using about people unless necessary or preferred by them. Can also refer to inanimate objects (like a statue or chair). Less commonly, used metaphorically for something lacking an essential part.
Spanish: sin brazosPortuguese (BR): sem braçosPortuguese (PT): sem braçosChinese (Simplified): 没有胳膊Chinese (Traditional): 沒有手臂Hindi: बिना बाँहों केArabic: بلا ذراعينBengali: বাহুহীনRussian: безрукийJapanese: 腕のないVietnamese: không có tayKorean: 팔이 없는Turkish: kolsuzUrdu: بغیر بازو کےIndonesian: tanpa lengan
Example Sentences
The man was armless from birth.
basic
They saw an armless statue in the museum.
basic
The toy robot is armless after it broke.
basic
Despite being armless, she learned to paint with her feet.
natural
The old chair in the corner is actually armless—it never had armrests.
natural
The superhero lost both arms but became famous as the 'Armless Avenger'.
natural