as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
the public's soulless response to the news about the latest famine overseas
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Recent Examples of soulless
Some have felt conflicted, but after decades without success and 14 years of soulless drudgery under Mike Ashley’s parsimonious ownership, many were willing to accept anything for the promise or even just the hope of better times.
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Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
That puts it a long way from such soulless efforts as Dumbo, Pinocchio, or either of the recent Alice in Wonderland movies.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Still, the soulless setting does underline the show’s two key principles: realism and routine.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
That puts it a long way from such soulless efforts as Dumbo, Pinocchio or either of the recent Alice in Wonderland movies.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
That puts it a long way from such soulless efforts as Dumbo, Pinocchio, or either of the recent Alice in Wonderland movies.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Still, the soulless setting does underline the show’s two key principles: realism and routine.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
That puts it a long way from such soulless efforts as Dumbo, Pinocchio or either of the recent Alice in Wonderland movies.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulless
Adjective
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There is the ruthless spymaster Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) and his mysterious assistant Kleya (Elizabeth Dulau).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Inspired by Lauren’s late mother, Adele, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55, their family knows that this merciless disease is no laughing matter.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Soulless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulless. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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