soulless
/'soullis/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling: Describes something or someone that is devoid of genuine emotion, warmth, or human spirit.
- Lacking character, vitality, or inspiration: Describes something that is dull, mechanical, or uninspired, often in an artistic or creative context.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The new apartment building was criticized for its soulless, concrete design.
- He gave a soulless performance, reciting the lines without any emotion.
- Working in the huge, soulless corporation made her feel like just a number.
Advanced Usage
"soulless efficiency": Describes a process or system that is highly effective but completely lacks human warmth or consideration.
- The factory was a model of soulless efficiency, maximizing output at the cost of worker morale.
"soulless gaze": Describes a look from someone's eyes that appears empty, cold, or devoid of feeling.
- The villain stared at him with a soulless gaze.
Variants and Related Words
Soullessly (adverb): In a manner lacking soul or feeling.
- The bureaucrat soullessly recited the regulations.
Soullessness (noun): The quality or state of being soulless.
- The soullessness of the modern cityscape was depressing.
Synonyms
- Emotionless: Not showing emotion.
- Mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic.
- Spiritless: Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or determination.
- Cold: Lacking affection or warmth of feeling.
- Uninspired: Not original or exciting; dull.
Antonyms
- Soulful: Full of or expressing deep, often melancholic feeling.
- Passionate: Showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.
- Vibrant: Full of energy and life.
- Inspired: Of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse.
Adjective
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lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
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