adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Achieved without taking chances.
2. 2
   Without random chance.

   "a chanceless universe"

3. 3
   Having no chance or opportunity.

   "They may be chanceless children, disowned and unloved, for whom life holds no promise."

4. 4
   Without a chance of being dismissed. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"They may be chanceless children, disowned and unloved, for whom life holds no promise."

Etymology

From chance + -less.

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