emotionless

adjective

emo·​tion·​less i-ˈmō-shən-ləs 

: showing, having, or expressing no emotion

an emotionless stare

emotionlessly adverb

emotionlessness noun

Synonyms of emotionless

• stoic
• unemotional

Examples of emotionless in a Sentence

She did her job with emotionless efficiency.

endured an unsatisfying marriage to a seemingly emotionless man

Recent Examples on the Web

This does not mean leaders should become emotionless. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Dubas’ expression might have been emotionless, but inside, his brain was surely churning. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026

The players and staff remained silent and emotionless until the door of their bus closed and left for Suwon under police escort. — Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026

Aeryn is introduced as cold and relatively emotionless, while John is the more empathetic and caring of the pair. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emotionless

• motionless