1
: done without killing people
They took control of the government in a bloodless coup.
2
: lacking feeling or emotion
Her speeches are dull and bloodless.
a bunch of bloodless numbers and statistics
3
: pale in color
His face was bloodless with fear.
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“Bloodless.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bloodless. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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