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loveless

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫəvɫəs// UK //lˈʌvləs// love·less

adj. describing a relationship or a place where there is no love or affection. It often feels cold or empty.

adj. lacking love, affection, or emotional warmth. Often describes interpersonal relationships or environments that feel sterile or devoid of human connection.


SIMPLE

They lived in a loveless marriage for many years.

CONTEXTUAL

The abandoned house had a loveless atmosphere, with every room looking exactly the same and no personal touches.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the psychological toll of a loveless existence, where the protagonist's daily routines are defined by a lack of emotional investment in his surroundings.

Origin

From Middle English loveles; equivalent to love + -less.

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