footless

[ foot-lis ]

adjective

1. lacking a foot or feet. foot.
2. having no support or basis; unsubstantial:

   footless dreams of glory.

3. awkward, helpless, or inefficient.

Word History and Origins

Origin of footless¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; foot, -less

Example Sentences

In “What We Lost,” a group of friends — blind, footless, noseless — plans to storm the palace of their heartless dictator.

From New York Times

It stands on display in the Regional Archaeological Museum, badly weathered and footless but upright.

From New York Times

“My footless habits were practically ruinous to those who had to live with me,” he wrote.

From New York Times

Jane Fonda defined the genre in the 80s, her tapes introducing women to the joys of aerobic fitness in footless tights.

From The Guardian

It’s possible they are just stretchy footless tights that are easy to wear.

From New York Times