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Gloveless - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

gloveless

/ˈɡlʌvləs/ /ˈɡlʌvlɪs/

Definition:

Without gloves; not wearing or requiring gloves.

Synonyms:

barehanded, ungloved, exposed

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

gloved, mittened, covered

Common Collocations:

gloveless hands, gloveless winter, gloveless work

Derivatives:

glovelessness (n), glovelessly (adv)

Usage Tips:

Use "gloveless" to describe hands or activities done without gloves for clarity.

Common Phrases:

gloveless in winter, go gloveless, work gloveless

Etymology:

Derived from "glove" + "-less," meaning lacking gloves; first recorded in the 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She prefers gloveless driving for better grip on the wheel.
  • 2. His gloveless fingers turned red in the cold wind.
  • 3. The chef worked gloveless but washed his hands frequently.
  • 4. Gloveless gardening can lead to rough skin over time.

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