prayerless

prayerless

A person sits in quiet reflection, feeling prayerless.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not engaging in prayer: "prayerless" describes a person, state, or action that lacks prayer or is characterized by an absence of communication with a deity or divine being. It is often used in religious or spiritual contexts to indicate a failure or refusal to pray.
Usage Examples
  • (A life lacking in prayer.)
  • (An absence of prayer during a moment typically associated with it.)
  • (A childhood without the practice of prayer.)
Advanced Usage

  • "prayerless state": a condition of being without prayer, often implying spiritual neglect.

    • After the crisis, he fell into a prayerless state, feeling disconnected from his faith. (A prolonged period without prayer.)

  • "prayerless ritual": a ceremony or routine performed without the inclusion of prayer.

    • The secular ceremony was a prayerless ritual, focusing on human achievements. (A formal event lacking religious elements.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Prayer (n): a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.

    • She offered a silent prayer for her family's safety. (A spoken or mental communication with a divine being.)

  • Prayerful (adj): inclined to pray; characterized by devotion or reverence.

    • The prayerful congregation knelt in silence. (A group showing a habit of prayer.)

  • Prayerlessness (n): the state or quality of being without prayer.

    • His prayerlessness was a source of concern for the community. (The condition of not praying.)
Synonyms

  • Godless: lacking belief in or connection to a deity; often implies absence of prayer.

    • The godless philosophy rejected all forms of worship. (A worldview without prayer or devotion.)

  • Irreligious: indifferent or hostile to religion; not engaging in religious practices.

    • His irreligious habits included a prayerless morning routine. (Lacking religious observance.)
Related Idioms

  • Not a word of prayer: an expression meaning no prayer was offered.

    • The meeting ended with not a word of prayer, disappointing the devout members. (No prayer was spoken.)

  • Prayerless as a stone: a simile meaning completely devoid of prayer or spiritual feeling.

    • His heart was as prayerless as a stone, unmoved by the sermon. (Utterly without prayerful emotion.)