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soulless

/ˈsoʊl.ləs/
soul · less
Adverb:soullessly
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soulless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking human quality, emotional depth, warmth, or individuality, especially in a way that feels dull, mechanical, or uninspiring.

Example

"The historic neighborhood was gradually replaced by rows of soulless concrete office blocks."

2

Devoid of sensitivity, compassion, or moral feeling; cold-hearted and unfeeling.

Example

"Critics described the corporate decision to cut pension funds as a soulless act of greed."

3

Literally having no soul or spiritual essence (as in folklore, theology, or fiction).

Example

"In the ancient legend, the golem was a soulless figure of clay brought to motion by magic."

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• Rhymes for soulless

• Nearby Words

soulful
soulfully
soulfulness
soulless
soullessly
soullessness
soulmate

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English sawolleas ('without life or soul'), formed from sawol ('soul') and -leas ('devoid of, without').

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