Meaning & use
Headlessness
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The state of lacking a head, either literally or figuratively lacking leadership or direction.
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The sudden resignation left the department in a state of headlessness.
The novel's grotesque imagery of headlessness symbolized the kingdom's collapse.
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A rare noun form of 'headless', used both literally and figuratively for a lack of leadership.
Words with a similar meaning
leaderlessness
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