soulless

/'soullis/

Thân thiện

The corporation's new building was a soulless glass tower.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling