pathless

[ path-lis, pahth- ]

adjective

1. trackless; untrodden:

   a pathless forest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathless¹

First recorded in 1585–95; path + -less

Example Sentences

The pathless path, as it is known in India, starts anywhere and leads everywhere.

From The Daily Beast

We looked up the frowning pathless mountain—and knew what he meant.

From Project Gutenberg

So began the days of his wandering in pathless places among higher rocks than the world and his ribbony wife could reach.

From Project Gutenberg

Stretching out his long legs, he crossed the pathless portion of the heath somewhat in the direction which Wildeve had taken.

From Project Gutenberg

As Taylor looked at the eyes he felt plunged into the pathless depths of a vast, powerful brain.

From Project Gutenberg

I knew that there was no settlement within miles—miles of pathless swamp.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• impenetrable
• insurmountable