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

The quarterback usually speaks in emotionless platitudes during news conferences. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

The Vulcan became more emotionless, while William Shatner’s Kirk — who replaced Jeffrey Hunter’s Pike — became a little more instinctive. — Neil Oseman, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Chase's mother, Jennifer Lackard, the former deputy commissioner for wellness in the community affairs division of the Mount Vernon Police Department, stood emotionless in court as she was arraigned on the same charges Tuesday. — Christina Fan, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

D4vd was seated shackled and emotionless as the photos were shown. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emotionless

• motionless