adj

soulless

SOHL-luhs

Soulless (adj) means lacking warmth, feeling, or character; mechanical or cold. Example: “The office block was a soulless grey tower.”

adj

Lacking warmth, feeling, or character; mechanical or cold.

"The office block was a soulless grey tower."

"It was a soulless, by-the-numbers remake of the original film."

How to use soulless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEmpty of feeling or character — cold and mechanical, whether describing a building, a job, or a piece of art.

Common pairings

soulless job soulless corporation soulless design

Word forms

more soulless comparative, most soulless superlative

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Etymology

From soul + -less, going back to an Old English word with the same meaning.

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “soulless” mean?

The word “soulless” means lacking warmth, feeling, or character; mechanical or cold. In plain terms, empty of feeling or character — cold and mechanical, whether describing a building, a job, or a piece of art.

How do you pronounce “soulless”?

“Soulless” is pronounced SOHL-luhs (/ˈsoʊl.ləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “soulless” in a sentence?

Here is “soulless” used in a sentence: “The office block was a soulless grey tower.”

What part of speech is “soulless”?

“Soulless” is an adjective.

Where does the word “soulless” come from?

The word “soulless” comes from Old English. From soul + -less, going back to an Old English word with the same meaning.