watchless

[ woch-lis ]

adjective

1. not watchful or alert; lacking in vigilance:

   an irresponsible and watchless sentry.

2. having no watch; without guards or sentries:

   We welcomed the watchless nights of peacetime.

Other Words From

• watchless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of watchless¹

First recorded in 1615–25; watch + -less

Example Sentences

Watchless and moneyless, with a bill awaiting me at my hotel, and not a stiver in my pocket wherewith to pay it....

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