devoid of
idiom
: 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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Picking an open area devoid of buildings, trees and animals can prevent the start of a fire.
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The door now leads to a room stripped of light, devoid of fresh air.
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Sam Blum, New York Times, 7 July 2025
This project is animated by genuine passion—devoid of ego, rooted in care.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Picking an open area devoid of buildings, trees and animals can prevent the start of a fire.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The door now leads to a room stripped of light, devoid of fresh air.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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