Devoid: meaning, definitions and examples

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devoid

 

[ dษชหˆvษ”ษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of something

Completely lacking in something. Without, or completely without something. Empty, vacant, or destitute.

Synonyms

destitute, empty, lacking, vacant, without.

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Word Description / Examples
devoid

Used to describe something that is completely without a particular quality or element.

  • The desert landscape seemed devoid of any life.
  • Her voice was devoid of emotion.
lacking

Used to describe something that is missing or insufficient in a particular quality or quantity.

  • His argument was lacking in substantial evidence.
  • The soup is good, but it's lacking in salt.
without

Used to indicate the absence of something or someone, often in a more general sense.

  • He traveled without his passport.
  • They managed to complete the project without any help.
empty

Used to describe something that has nothing inside or contains no people. Can also be used metaphorically.

  • The box was empty when he opened it.
  • After the party, the room was empty and quiet.
  • She felt an empty feeling inside after the breakup.
vacant

Primarily used to describe a place or position that is unoccupied or available.

  • There were no vacant seats in the bus.
  • The position of the manager has been vacant since last month.
destitute

Typically used to describe someone or something that is extremely poor and lacking the means to provide of themselves, often implying suffering.

  • After losing his job, he was left destitute and without any savings.
  • Many refugees arrive destitute and in need of immediate assistance.

Examples of usage

  • The room was devoid of furniture.
  • His speech was devoid of emotion.
  • The desert was devoid of life.
  • The box was devoid of any contents.
  • Her eyes were devoid of any spark.

Translations

Translations of the word "devoid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desprovido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคนเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ohne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะทะฑะฐะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozbawiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฌ ใ„ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpourvu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yoksun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐ์—ฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงู„ูŠ ู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผบไน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hrum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carente

Etymology

The word 'devoid' originated from the Old French word 'devoider', meaning 'to empty'. It entered the English language in the 15th century. The concept of emptiness or lacking has been a common theme throughout history, and 'devoid' captures this essence effectively.

See also: avoid, voider, voiding.

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