punchless

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English

Etymology

From punch +‎ -less.

Adjective

punchless (comparative more punchless, superlative most punchless)

  1. Without punches.
    a punchless fight
  2. Without punch, the drink.
    a punchless Christmas party
  3. Failing to strike; ineffective.
    • 2007 February 15, Howard Beck, “For Knicks, Another Game That Epitomizes Their Season”, in New York Times:
      The Knicks were punchless early, falling behind by 30-19 after the first quarter.