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robotlike

American  
[roh-baht-lahyk] / ˈroʊ bɑtˌlaɪk /

adjective

  1. resembling a robot, especially in lacking fluid movement, emotional expression, or independent intelligence and will; robotic.


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Another, represented by a robotlike avatar and the username UncleTuskle, said that “as a person with social phobia, it’s easier for me to be here” than in a physical church.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2022

A likely next step is that our current machines will become more robotlike.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2018

Romney has been derided for his robotlike manner, but it turns out he is human after all.

From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2012

The baccarat tables feature real cards shuffled and dealt by robotlike mechanical arms.

From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 2011

Then she stood up, put her jacket back on with the same robotlike movements, and left.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus

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