English edit

Etymology edit

subtext +‎ -less

Adjective edit

subtextless (not comparable)

  1. Devoid of a subtext.
    • 2009 May 3, Manohla Dargis, A. O. Scott, “Memos to Hollywood”, in New York Times[1]:
      You all keep trying to make Rock Hudson -Doris Day -style romantic comedies with the golden guys and gals of the moment, and the results are sexless, subtextless, bland career-girl-in-search-of-Mr.-Right retreads.