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soulless

[ sohl-lis ]
/ ˈsoʊl lÉȘs /
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adjective
without a soul.
lacking in nobility of soul, as persons; without spirit or courage.
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Origin of soulless

First recorded in 1545–55; soul + -less

OTHER WORDS FROM soulless

soul·less·ly, adverbsoul·less·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for soulless

soulless
/ (ˈsəʊllÉȘs) /

adjective
lacking any humanizing qualities or influences; dead; mechanicalsoulless work
(of a person) lacking in sensitivity or nobility
heartless; cruel

Derived forms of soulless

soullessly, adverbsoullessness, noun
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