1
: not having or showing any of the qualities and feelings (such as sympathy and kindness) that make people appealing
a government run by soulless bureaucrats
These companies are heartless, soulless, money-making machines.
2
: having or showing no special or interesting qualities
The houses in the new development are completely soulless.
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“Soulless.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/soulless. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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