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peacelessness

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsləsnəs/

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noun

Meaning 1

Discord; simmering conflict; a state often preluding war.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 1974: International peace research newsletter, volume 12:2, pages 16 & 17
  • 1989: Keizai Kōhō Sentā, Speaking of Japan, pages 6 & 7 (Keizai Kōhō Center)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English peaceless Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English peacelessness From peaceless + -ness.