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Definition of bloodless

bloodless

/ˈblʌd.ləs/
blood · less
Adverb:bloodlessly
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1

Achieved or occurring without violence, killing, or bloodshed.

Example

"The transition of power was accomplished through a bloodless coup that left the capital intact."

2

Drained of blood or unusually pale in complexion, as from shock, cold, or illness.

Example

"Her face turned pale and her lips seemed completely bloodless after hearing the startling news."

3

Lacking human emotion, warmth, vitality, or passion; cold and unfeeling.

Example

"Critics described the bureaucratic report as a bloodless analysis that ignored the human cost of the policy."

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• Rhymes for bloodless

• Nearby Words

bloodhound
bloodily
bloodiness
bloodless
bloodlessly
bloodletting
bloodline

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'blōdlēas', formed from 'blōd' (blood) and '-lēas' (-less, devoid of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bloodless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloodless
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