headless Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not having a head or formed without a head
    • the headless horseman
    • brads are headless nails
  2. adjective satellite not using intelligence
    brainless.

WordNet

Head"less adjective
Etymology
AS. heáfodleás.
Definitions
  1. Having no head; beheaded; as, a headless body, neck, or carcass.
  2. Destitute of a chief or leader. Sir W. Raleigh.
  3. Destitute of understanding or prudence; foolish; rash; obstinate. Obs. = mindless
    Witless headiness in judging or headless hardiness in condemning. Spenser.

Webster 1913