devoid of

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: not having (something usual or expected) : completely without (something)
He is devoid of (any) ambition.
The landscape seems to be completely devoid of life.

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The discussions were intentionally devoid of the kinds of power dynamics that tend to stop individuals from sharing their experiences and perspectives. Allison Gilbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans was devoid of polyploidy. Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 The games present overly simplified worlds devoid of civilians, children, and animals, and there are no lasting consequences for players’ decisions. Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The past four weeks haven’t been entirely devoid of horological action, though. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoid of

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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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