soulless

adjective

soul·​less ˈsōl-ləs 

: having no soul or no greatness or warmth of mind or feeling

soullessly adverb

soullessness noun

Synonyms of soulless

• callous
• unfeeling
• compassionless
• hard
• stony

Examples of soulless in a Sentence

a government run by soulless bureaucrats

These companies are heartless, soulless, money-making machines.

The houses in the new development are completely soulless.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even beneath the stark, soulless glare of studio lights, the Valen is instantly arresting. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

What sprang up there was this soulless bowl, totally lacking in the character and atmosphere of the club’s old Elm Park home. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Planning reform, done well, should not mean soulless estates being dropped on places that have no say. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Hacks final season ended with Kayla and Jimmy triumphant over Kayla’s soulless exec father, with them now heading Latitude. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

soulless

adverb

soul·​less ˈsōl-ləs 

: having no soul or no greatness or nobleness of mind or feeling

soullessly adverb