sleeveless

[ sleev-lis ]

adjective

1. without sleeves.
2. amounting to nothing; unprofitable; futile:

   a sleeveless errand.

Other Words From

• sleeveless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleeveless¹

before 950; Middle English; Old English slīeflēas. See sleeve, -less

Example Sentences

Biceps bulging out of a sleeveless shirt, sweaty scalp wrapped in a white bandana, plastered fingers on his left hand gripping a racquet.

From BBC

Their performance was business-themed, with Evans wearing a shirt and tie and Jones in a white sleeveless blazer and skirt.

From BBC

Imagine the reaction if she really switched it up and started campaigning sleeveless or in a daisy print.

From Los Angeles Times

I expected it to be a good 10 degrees hotter, so I wore shorts and a sleeveless shirt for my walk through Elysian Park while reporting on a story.

From Los Angeles Times

Many fans of the original comics were pleased to see Jackman sporting a comic-accurate version of the Wolverine suit in all of its yellow, sleeveless glory.

From Los Angeles Times