lifeless

adjective

life·​less ˈlīf-ləs How to pronounce lifeless (audio)
: having no life:
a
: dead
b
c
: lacking qualities expressive of life and vigor : insipid
d
: destitute of living beings
lifelessly adverb
lifelessness noun

Examples of lifeless in a Sentence

a cold and lifeless landscape The book's plot was lifeless and predictable.
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Going back to last July this team is 14 games under .500 and is completely lifeless. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025 Her lifeless body was discovered a few days later in a Tampa motel room rented by Rogers, according to the motion. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025 North Texas transfer Chandler Morris, who has also made stops at Oklahoma and TCU, will be asked to provide a spark to what has been a lifeless offense. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025 For just $4, this Creme of Nature’s Argan Oil for Hair Intensive Conditioning Treatment delivers serious moisture, softness, and shine to dry and lifeless strands. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lifeless

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lifeless was before the 12th century

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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifeless. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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lifeless

adjective
life·​less ˈlī-fləs How to pronounce lifeless (audio)
: having no life
lifelessly adverb
lifelessness noun

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