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

Simulating a lifeless Earth The simulation builds on an earlier model developed in the laboratory of Rory Barnes, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Washington. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Restaurants, residences and retail would spring up in its place, turning a lifeless office park into a destination for the community. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026

His energy off the bench helped shift the team’s 132-123 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday when the Lakers overcame a lifeless first quarter. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

First came the stunned churchgoers surrounding the lifeless body lying under a pew. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 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