1. having no bridge or bridges; not connected by a bridge
2. lacking a connecting link or means of communication; disconnected
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The two islands remained bridgeless for centuries until modern engineering made construction possible.
• The river was bridgeless in that remote region, forcing travelers to use a ferry.
• The gap between the two communities seemed bridgeless without dialogue and understanding.
• A bridgeless chasm separated the opposing viewpoints in the debate.
• The bridgeless divide between theory and practice frustrated many researchers.