classless

English

Etymology

From class +‎ -less.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈklæsləs/

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• Rhymes: -æsləs

Adjective

classless (comparative more classless, superlative most classless)

1. Not divided into societal or economic groups.

   We lived in a classless state, where all were equal.

   • 1971, “Working Class Hero”, in John Lennon (lyrics), John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band, performed by John Lennon:

     And you think you're so clever and classless and free / But you're still fucking peasants as far as I can see

2. Without class or classes.

   I arranged my timetable so that Friday would be a classless day.

3. Lacking in "class", style, aplomb, etc.

Derived terms

• classlessly
• classlessness

Translations

not divided into societal or economic groups

• Czech: beztřídní
• Finnish: luokaton (fi)
• German: klassenlos
• Greek: αταξικός (el) (ataxikós)
• Polish: bezklasowy (pl), aklasowy
• Swedish: klasslös (sv)

without classes

• Finnish: vapaa (fi) (free)

lacking in class, style, etc.

• Finnish: tyylitön (fi)