Headless

/ˈhɛd.ləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Without a head.

The ancient statue was discovered in a headless state, missing its head entirely.

Lacking leadership or management; not guided or directed.

The organization operated in a headless manner after the CEO resigned unexpectedly.

Referring to a software or system that runs without a graphical user interface, typically managed via command line or API.

The server was set up in a headless configuration to maximize its efficiency.

The word 'headless' is derived from the combination of 'head' and the suffix '-less', meaning without.

headless chicken

A person who is running around in a disorganized or frantic manner, seemingly without purpose.

decapitated

Having had the head removed.

unmanned

Deprived of human presence or direction.

To act without thinking or sense.

He was running around like a headless chicken when he lost his keys.