Bloodless: meaning, definitions and examples

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bloodless

 

[ หˆblสŒd.lษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Bloodless refers to a state or condition where there is an absence of blood or blood loss. It can describe surgical procedures performed without the need for blood transfusions. In a broader context, it may also refer to events or actions carried out without violence or bloodshed.

Synonyms

gentle, nonviolent, tranquil.

Examples of usage

  • The team performed a bloodless surgery successfully.
  • This book tells the story of a bloodless revolution.
  • The bloodless approach to warfare is gaining popularity.
Context #2 | Adjective

figurative use

In a figurative sense, bloodless can describe something that lacks passion, emotion, or intensity. It can be used to critique a performance or an artistic expression that feels flat or uninspired.

Synonyms

emotionless, lifeless, uninspired.

Examples of usage

  • The film was criticized for its bloodless portrayal of the characters.
  • His bloodless rhetoric failed to inspire the audience.
  • Many found her speech to be bloodless and lacking in enthusiasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "bloodless" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sangue-frio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคคเคนเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blutlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa darah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะบั€ะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezkrwawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก่ก€ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans sang

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin sangre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kan dรถkรผlmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌดํ˜ˆ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงู„ู ู…ู† ุงู„ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezkrvnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezkrvnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่ก€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brezkrvni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณรฐlaust

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qanฤฑ olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin sangre

Etymology

The term 'bloodless' is derived from the combination of 'blood' and the suffix '-less,' which indicates absence. The word 'blood' itself has Old English origins, coming from 'blลd,' with connections to various Germanic languages. The suffix '-less' traces back to Old English '-leas,' meaning 'without.' Bloodless has been employed in the English language since the late 16th century, initially in a literal sense to describe medical and surgical conditions free of blood. Over time, its usage has expanded into metaphorical realms, particularly in literature and political discourse, to describe actions or events devoid of violence or emotion. This evolution reflects the broader linguistic trend of increasing metaphorical language usage, where physical phenomena are described in abstract terms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,961, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.