Synonyms for sleeveless

Most common

vain · futile · bootless

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Adjective

Antonyms

sleeved

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of a garment, having no sleeves.

Related words

Phrases

sleeveless errand

Example sentences

• vain He endeavored to make his wife happy, but in vain.
• futile When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

vain¹

6 letters

futile²

8 letters

bootless

9 letters

fruitless²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (futile² = 2 syllables).