toothless

• Описывает человека или животное, у которого нет зубов; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то, лишённого силы, мощи или эффективности.

Describes a person or animal that has no teeth; also used figuratively to describe something that lacks power, force, or effectiveness.

1. Lacking teethA2formal

   Having no teeth, either naturally or due to loss.

   Беззубый

   • The old man gave a toothless smile.
   • A toothless baby can still eat soft foods.
   • The toothless dog could only eat wet food.

   Synonymsedentateedentulous

   Antonymstoothed

2. Ineffective or powerlessB2informal

   Lacking the necessary force, authority, or strength to be effective.

   Бессильный

   • The new regulations are toothless and fail to protect consumers.
   • His criticism was toothless and had no impact.
   • The committee's recommendations were toothless without enforcement.

   Synonymsfecklessfutilehelplessimpotentineffectiveineffectualpowerlessuselessvainweak

   Antonymsauthoritativeeffectiveforcefulpowerfulstrong