passionless (ˈpæʃənlɪs
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Definitions
adjective
- empty of emotion or feeling ⇒
a passionless marriage
- calm and detached; dispassionate
Alternative Forms
ˈpassionlessly adverb ˈpassionlessness nounSynonyms
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unemotional,
calm,
neutral,
restrained,
detached,
impartial,
dispassionate,
impassive,
uninvolved,
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emotionless,
cold,
indifferent,
icy,
cold-blooded,
uncaring,
apathetic,
frigid,
unresponsive,
unfeeling,
unloving,
cold-hearted,
Usage examples
"But she spoke without rancour, as if Tina's bitchiness called for the same passionless acceptance as, say, monsoons in south-east Asia.
, Death of a Nymph (1986)For the first time Sven's cool, passionless demeanour, which was hitherto seen as his greatest asset, was now held up as a failing.
Spiked (2004)The points are: Listen with integrity, don't squander your passions on the passionless and don't preach.
Edmonton Sun (2003)Macc boss David Moss said: "It was a diabolical, passionless display.
Sun, News of the World (2002)I was so busy trying to be `nice' that I lived life on the surface, I was lukewarm, passionless , lacking in real depth.
, MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)