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devoid

American  
[dih-void] / dɪˈvɔɪd /

adjective

  1. not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute (usually followed byof ).

    Synonyms:
    barren, bereft, destitute, wanting, lacking

verb (used with object)

  1. to deplete or strip of some quality or substance.

    imprisonment that devoids a person of humanity.
devoid British  
/ dɪˈvɔɪd /

adjective

  1. destitute or void (of); free (from)

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Etymology

Origin of devoid

1350–1400; Middle English, originally past participle < Anglo-French, for Old French desvuidier to empty out, equivalent to des- dis- 1 + vuidier to empty, void

Example Sentences

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Is life richer with a fortuneless love match, or with all the wealth in the world and a stable union devoid of romantic passion?

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Interacting with an accountant can make you feel uneasy if you grew up in a household devoid of money talk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

"They were devoid of confidence - it was awful."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Too often, the magic doesn’t translate to hallowed-out suburban locations devoid of the best products and salespeople.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

At the one extreme was Henderson Island, an old coral reef raised above sea level and devoid of stone Other than limestone.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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