Soulless Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsoʊɫɫəs

SOHL-luhs

UK

sˈəʊlɛs

SOHL-ess

Definition

Describes something or someone that shows no emotions, warmth, or spirit; often used to talk about things that seem lifeless or extremely mechanical.

Usage & Nuances

Usually negative, implies lack of emotion, creativity, or humanity. Commonly used for descriptions like 'soulless building', 'soulless job', or to criticize art, music, or people. Less about being evil, more about being empty or unfeeling.

• Spanish: sin alma - vacío (emocional)
• Portuguese (BR): sem alma - vazio (emocional)
• Portuguese (PT): sem alma - vazio (emocional)
• Chinese (Simplified): 无灵魂的 - 毫无感情的
• Chinese (Traditional): 無靈魂的 - 毫無感情的
• Hindi: निर्जीव - भावशून्य
• Arabic: بلا روح - عديم المشاعر
• Bengali: নিঃপ্রাণ - নির্জীব
• Russian: бездушный
• Japanese: 魂のない - 無機質な
• Vietnamese: vô hồn
• Korean: 영혼 없는 - 무감정한
• Turkish: ruhsuz
• Urdu: بے جان - جذبات سے خالی
• Indonesian: tidak bernyawa - tanpa jiwa

Example Sentences

The office looked cold and soulless.

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She thought the city's new buildings were soulless.

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Some people find factory-made art soulless.

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This restaurant feels so soulless, even when it's full.

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His apology sounded completely soulless.

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That online meeting was so soulless—just robots reading slides.

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