colourless
Britishadjective
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without colour
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lacking in interest
a colourless individual
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grey or pallid in tone or hue
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without prejudice; neutral
Other Word Forms
- colourlessly adverb
- colourlessness noun
Example Sentences
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The public health team in Salisbury and Amesbury, Wiltshire, had the daunting task of trying to keep thousands of people safe from an odourless, colourless, military-grade nerve agent which could have been anywhere.
From BBC
Benzene is a colourless or light-yellow liquid with a sweet smell that can evaporate very quickly.
From BBC
It is colourless and has a similar smell to ethyl alcohol - the chemical substance found in alcoholic drinks.
From BBC
Also known as decahydronaphthalene, it is a colourless liquid at room temperature that is often used as a solvent, as well as in the production of various resins and polymers.
From Science Daily
The Times was less enamoured with what it said felt like "a conscientious but colourless radio drama".
From BBC
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