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

Rather than offering an echoing, soulless ambiance, the interior designers—ArchFlorence—have cleverly managed to create a warm and welcoming environment, filled with art (from the owner’s formidable collection), oriental rugs, objects and curiosities, fabulous books. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Dark childhood traumas come fiercely back to take their toll and Paula is surrounded by soulless hunters, magical wild spirits and a pack of wolves older than mankind. —Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026

Enthusiasts are up in arms, concerned that the electric future will be boring, silent, and soulless. —Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026

John’s portrayal as a soulless hunk might have its seeds of truth. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Feb. 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