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angerless

|an-ger-less|

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/ˈæŋɡərləs/

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/ˈæŋɡələs/

without anger

Etymology
Etymology Information

'angerless' is formed from the noun 'anger' and the suffix '-less', where '-less' means 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'anger' comes from Old Norse 'angr' meaning 'grief' or 'sorrow', and '-less' is an Old English suffix meaning 'without'. The combination 'angerless' has been used in English since the 19th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without anger', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

without anger; not showing or feeling anger.

She gave an angerless response to the criticism.

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Last updated: 2025/08/07 05:51