lifeless

adjective

life·​less ˈlīf-ləs 

: having no life:

a

: dead

b

: inanimate

c

: lacking qualities expressive of life and vigor : insipid

d

: destitute of living beings

lifelessly adverb

lifelessness noun

Synonyms of lifeless

• dead
• fallen
• deceased

Examples of lifeless in a Sentence

a cold and lifeless landscape

The book's plot was lifeless and predictable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Disney may have abandoned the idea to deepfake Johnson’s body, but his real-life presence is lifeless nonetheless. — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Lind had to do a lot of wailing upon discovering Rob-Will’s lifeless body, but the waterworks weren’t limited to just her coverage. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

The Americans fell to Belgium in a flat, lifeless 4-1 loss in the round of 16 ‒ the same round where it's lost in its last three World Cup appearances. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Signs of tachinid activity include lifeless caterpillars or thin, brown chrysalises, sometimes with silk threads indicating larval emergence. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lifeless

adjective

life·​less ˈlī-fləs 

: having no life

lifelessly adverb

lifelessness noun