wingless

This term is primarily used in biological and zoological contexts to describe a specific anatomical state. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone, focusing on the absence of a physical structure rather than a deficiency or a disability.

In evolutionary biology, the term often distinguishes between different morphs of the same species, such as the wingless females of certain insect species compared to their winged counterparts. It is rarely used metaphorically in modern English, remaining strictly tied to physical morphology.