as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
the passionless prose of the divorce papers gave little hint of the bitter feelings that accompanied the end of their marriage
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Adjective
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Whether your preference is seaside towns, Olympic stadiums, stoic statues or artistic arches, Greece has plenty to fill your cellphone’s camera roll and offer you an unforgettable experience.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025 -
The wildcard: Swiatek, normally stoic and focused on the court, has occasionally seemed distracted or at odds with herself this season.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Instead, we've been left with emotionless exchanges that consist of emojis, gifs and short-form abbreviations that replace full sentences and conversational courtesies.—
Dontaira Terrell,
Refinery29,
27 Mar. 2025
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This game is tied – thanks to those emotionless robot umps.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The bland Ballade is a lesser score by the late 19th and early 20th century British composer who deserves a revival for his more substantial works.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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In both vehicles he was played by George Reeves, polite, bland and not noticeably muscled.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Passionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionless. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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