bloodless

[bluhd-lis]

adjective

1. without blood.

   bloodless surgery.

2. very pale.

   a bloodless face.

3. free from bloodshed; accomplished without bloodshed.

   a bloodless victory; a bloodless coup.

4. spiritless; without vigor, zest, or energy.

   a dull, insipid, bloodless young man.

5. without emotion or feeling; cold-hearted.

   bloodless data.

bloodless

/ ˈblʌdlɪs /

adjective

1. without blood

2. conducted without violence (esp in the phrase bloodless revolution )

3. anaemic-looking; pale

4. lacking vitality; lifeless

5. lacking in emotion; cold; unfeeling

Other Word Forms

• bloodlessly adverb
• bloodlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloodless¹

1175–1225; Middle English blodles, Old English blōdlēas. See blood, -less

Example Sentences

At the time, in the space of a short few months, Moscow carried out the relatively bloodless occupation and annexation of the Crimean peninsula.

From BBC

Elsewhere in the interview, Buttigieg warned Democrats against using bloodless language.

From Salon

Trump's alleged crimes weren't bloodless "white-collar" matters, either.

From Salon

The bloodless procedural “September 5” starts with a scene of Arledge’s ratings genius at work as he orders his crew to cut away from a triumphant winner to their devastated rival.

From Los Angeles Times

Between that and bloodless network procedurals, death transforms from a tragedy and a sin into a mystery or a puzzle.

From Salon

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