# emotionless

/ɪmˈəʊʃənləs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/emotionless
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

showing no feelings or having no feelings at all. You use this to describe someone who looks very calm or cold.

For teachers: lacking or showing no emotion; characterized by a total absence of feeling or expression. Often used to describe a person's demeanor or a machine's response.

## Examples

- The actor gave an emotionless performance that felt very real.
- Despite the bad news, she remained emotionless and continued her work as if nothing had happened.
- The robot's emotionless voice was designed to provide clear, objective data without the distraction of human inflection or sentiment.

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