# soulless

/ˈsoʊɫɫəs/ (US) · /sˈəʊlɛs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/soulless
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

having no feeling or spirit. You use this to describe a person who is very cold or a place that feels empty and boring.

For teachers: lacking emotional depth, warmth, or spiritual quality. Often used to describe environments or individuals perceived as cold, mechanical, or devoid of humanity.

## Examples

- The new office building feels soulless and cold.
- He gave a soulless performance that failed to connect with the audience or show any real emotion.
- The rapid urbanization of the valley resulted in a soulless landscape where the natural beauty had been replaced by identical concrete structures.

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