# speedless

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈspiːdləs/

## Definitions
1. Lacking success or prosperity; not prosperous; unfortunate; unsuccessful.
2. Without speed; slow; sluggish or steady.

## Etymology
From Middle English spedles, equivalent to speed + -less.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/speedless