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
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more soulless
- Superlative
- most soulless
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The office block was a _____ grey tower.
Etymology
From soul + -less, going back to an Old English word with the same meaning.
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.
