lifeless
word
Definition
Without life or energy; describes something dead, motionless, or lacking spirit.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for dead bodies, objects, or people/places lacking energy or passion. Common collocations: 'lifeless body', 'lifeless eyes', 'lifeless room'. Can be literal or figurative.
Spanish: sin vida - inertePortuguese (BR): sem vida - inertePortuguese (PT): sem vida - inerteChinese (Simplified): 无生命的 - 毫无生气的Chinese (Traditional): 無生命的 - 毫無生氣的Hindi: निर्जीव - जान रहितArabic: بلا حياة - خاملBengali: নিষ্প্রাণ - প্রাণহীনRussian: безжизненныйJapanese: 生命のない - 活気のないVietnamese: vô hồn - không sức sốngKorean: 생기 없는 - 무생명의Turkish: cansız - ruhsuzUrdu: بے جان - مردہIndonesian: tak bernyawa - tanpa kehidupan
Example Sentences
The plant looked lifeless after a week without water.
basic
He found a lifeless bird on the ground.
basic
The room felt cold and lifeless.
basic
After the party, the house seemed strangely lifeless.
natural
Her voice sounded flat and lifeless during the meeting.
natural
His paintings became more lifeless as he lost interest.
natural