virtueless

English

adjective
Definitions
  • Lacking virtue or goodness.
  • Lacking efficacy.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English vertulees suffix from English virtue (inherent power efficacy of something, inherent power of a god other supernatural being).

Origin

English

virtue

Gloss

inherent power efficacy of something, inherent power of a god other supernatural being

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