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
On the other end, a pair of soulless black eyes looked out beneath a headset of antennae that reminded me of … something.
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Here, there’s no vision, no passion, The Electric State feels wholly soulless.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
It’s been a confusing and somewhat soulless campaign under Enzo Maresca, but Chelsea are gathering momentum at a crucial time, having notched up two successive victories, including a dramatic late win at Fulham a fortnight ago.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Having visited a few weeks ago, the store felt like strolling through a large showroom with little customer service and experiencing a space that felt somewhat soulless.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Here, there’s no vision, no passion, The Electric State feels wholly soulless.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
It’s been a confusing and somewhat soulless campaign under Enzo Maresca, but Chelsea are gathering momentum at a crucial time, having notched up two successive victories, including a dramatic late win at Fulham a fortnight ago.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Having visited a few weeks ago, the store felt like strolling through a large showroom with little customer service and experiencing a space that felt somewhat soulless.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulless
Adjective
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As a member of a crew that robs banks, Mr. Blonde is the most ruthless.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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As they’re hunted by a ruthless drug gang led by the menacing Power (Aidan Gillen), their fight for survival becomes a journey of redemption.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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While Charlie Brown played things safe, Snoopy lived an exuberant life in his imagination, casting himself as a frustrated novelist, gleeful dancer, merciless attorney and even a prolific flying ace in a World War I Sopwith Camel.—
Chris Carra,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Players have openly voiced their struggles with its deep rough, lightning-fast greens, and merciless bunkers.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Soulless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulless. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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