adj
loveless
Loveless (adj) means Without love; lacking affection or romance. Example: “They stayed together for years in a loveless marriage.”
adj
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Without love; lacking affection or romance.
"They stayed together for years in a loveless marriage."
"Theirs was a loveless marriage: they stayed together even though they didn't care for each other."
How to use loveless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmpty of love or affection.
Common pairings
loveless marriage
loveless relationship
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more loveless
- Superlative
- most loveless
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They stayed together for years in a _____ marriage.
Etymology
From love plus the suffix -less, "without."
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Rhymes for loveless
useless
ageless
wireless
hopeless
homeless
tireless
careless
lifeless
baseless
clueless
timeless
nameless
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Frequently asked questions
What does “loveless” mean?
The word “loveless” means without love; lacking affection or romance. In plain terms, empty of love or affection.
How do you use “loveless” in a sentence?
Here is “loveless” used in a sentence: “They stayed together for years in a loveless marriage.”
What part of speech is “loveless”?
“Loveless” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of loveless?
"loveless" (adj) means without love; lacking affection or romance.
