Meaning of less is to be without Suffix less Meaning of less is to be without

breathless (adj.) Definition – without breath; out of breath Create a sentence about this picture using the word breathless.

effortless (adj.) Definition – without having to try; easy Create a sentence about this picture using the word effortless.

fearless (adj.) Definition – without fear; not afraid Create a sentence about this picture using the word fearless.

motionless (adj.) Definition – without movement; still Create a sentence about this picture using the word motionless.

odorless (adj.) Definition – without a smell Create a sentence using this picture and the word odorless.

penniless (adj.) Definition – without money; poor Create a sentence using this picture and the word penniless.

Penniless continued… What is the root word of penniless? What happened to the y? why? Be careful you spell this word correctly.

reckless (adj.) Definition – without responsibility; careless Create a sentence using this picture and the word reckless.

speechless (adj.) Definition – without speech; lack of words; quiet Create a sentence using this picture and the word speechless.

tireless (adj.) Definition – without getting tired; persistent Create a sentence using this picture and the word tireless.

worthless (adj.) Definition – without value; not worth anything Create a sentence using this picture and the word worthless.

Question When you add the suffix “-less” to a word what happens to the meaning of that root word?