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Definition of passionless
passionless
/ˈpæʃ.ən.ləs/
pas · sion · less
Adverb:passionlessly
passionless Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Showing or feeling no strong emotion, enthusiasm, or warmth; emotionally cold or detached.
Example
"The actor delivered his lines in a flat, passionless monotone that failed to move the audience."
2
Lacking romantic intensity, physical intimacy, or sexual desire.
Example
"The novel chronicles a couple trapped in a polite but passionless marriage of convenience."
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'Passionless' often carries a negative connotation of coldness, boredom, or emotional emptiness, whereas 'dispassionate' is usually positive or neutral, indicating rational objectivity and freedom from emotional bias.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Passionless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/passionless