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Definition of lifelessness

lifelessness

/ˈlaɪf.ləs.nəs/
life · less · ness
Adverb:lifelessly
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Adjective:lifeless
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lifelessness Lexical Profile

lifelessness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lack of vitality, energy, animation, or spirit.

Example

"The critic noted a disappointing lifelessness in the actor's delivery during the final act."

2

The state or condition of being dead, inanimate, or devoid of living organisms.

Example

"The stark lifelessness of the lunar landscape contrasted sharply with the teeming ecosystems of Earth."

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• Nearby Words

lifehack
lifeless
lifelessly
lifelessness
lifelike
lifelikeness
lifeline

Word Origin & Etymology

Inherited from Old English 'līflēasnes', formed from 'līflēas' (lifeless) and the abstract noun suffix '-nes' (-ness).

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