Muscleless

//ˈməsəl(l)ɪs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking muscle tissue. not-comparable

    "Many people came there now—masculine women and muscleless men, for the most part."

  2. 2
    Feeble, weak, lacking strength or power. not-comparable

    "As they came near, even Marcia could note the sleek, soft look of the men, and their listless, muscleless gait; while their leader's hair and person literally reeked with perfumes."

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"Many people came there now—masculine women and muscleless men, for the most part."

Etymology

From muscle + -less.

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