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- [aw-lis]
- /ˈɔ lɪs/
- /ˈɔːləs /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-lis]
- /ˈɔ lɪs/
Definitions of aweless word
- adjective aweless feeling no awe 3
- adjective aweless not to be awed; fearless. 2
- adjective aweless displaying no awe; unawed. 1
- adjective aweless rude; impertinent. 1
- noun aweless Wanting reverence; void of respectful fear. 1
- adjective aweless Inspiring no awe. 0
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Origin of aweless
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English; see awe, -less
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Parts of speech for Aweless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aweless popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
aweless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aweless
adj aweless
- foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- resolute — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- adventurous — Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that is adventurous involves new things or ideas.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
Antonyms for aweless
adj aweless
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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