emotionless — showing no emotion; lacking feeling or expression
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing no emotion; lacking feeling or expression
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmoʊʃənləs/
Example Sentences
- The robot's emotionless stare made everyone uncomfortable during the job interview.
- Despite winning the lottery, he delivered the news in an emotionless tone.
- The detective remained emotionless while examining the crime scene.
emotionless
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈmoʊʃənləs/]
showing no emotion; lacking feeling or expression
The judge stayed completely emotionless as the shocking verdict was read aloud.
Motionless and devotionless, utterly emotionless
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'emovere' meaning 'to move out or disturb' combined with the English suffix '-less' meaning 'without.' The word literally means 'without the inner stirring that creates feelings.'
Breakdown
e- (out) + mot- (to move) + -ion (noun suffix) + -less (without)
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📝Examples
“The robot's emotionless stare made everyone uncomfortable during the job interview.”
“Despite winning the lottery, he delivered the news in an emotionless tone.”
“The detective remained emotionless while examining the crime scene.”
“Her emotionless reaction to the surprise party shocked her friends.”
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