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emotionless

Emotionless (adj) means showing no feeling or emotion; blank or detached. Example: “He delivered the bad news in a flat, emotionless voice.”

adj
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Showing no feeling or emotion; blank or detached.
"He delivered the bad news in a flat, emotionless voice."

How to use emotionless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCompletely without feeling, or not showing any feeling.

Common pairings
emotionless voice emotionless expression cold and emotionless

Word forms

more emotionless comparative, most emotionless superlative

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Etymology

From emotion + the suffix -less, meaning "without."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “emotionless” mean?

The word “emotionless” means showing no feeling or emotion; blank or detached. In plain terms, completely without feeling, or not showing any feeling.

How do you use “emotionless” in a sentence?

Here is “emotionless” used in a sentence: “He delivered the bad news in a flat, emotionless voice.”

What part of speech is “emotionless”?

“Emotionless” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of emotionless?

"emotionless" (adj) means showing no feeling or emotion; blank or detached.

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