Passionlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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passionlessly

[ ˈpaʃənˌlɛsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a cold or unemotional manner

Acting passionlessly, she delivered the news of his death with a stoic expression.

Synonyms

emotionlessly, indifferently, unfeelingly.

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Word Description / Examples
passionlessly

Best used when describing an action or behavior that is performed without passion or enthusiasm.

  • He spoke about the project passionlessly, showing no enthusiasm.
  • She sang the song passionlessly, and the audience felt no connection.
emotionlessly

Suitable when referring to someone or something that lacks any kind of emotional reaction or feeling.

  • He stared at the chaotic scene emotionlessly.
  • She told him the bad news emotionlessly, as if it meant nothing to her.
indifferently

Used to indicate a lack of interest or concern. May carry a slightly negative connotation.

  • He shrugged indifferently when asked about his plans for the weekend.
  • She looked at the painting indifferently, showing no appreciation for its beauty.
unfeelingly

Describes actions or behaviors that are done without compassion, often perceived as cold or heartless.

  • He dismissed her worries unfeelingly, making her feel even worse.
  • The decision was made unfeelingly, without considering how it would affect the employees.

Examples of usage

  • She stared at him passionlessly, her eyes devoid of any emotion.
  • He spoke passionlessly, as if he didn't care about the outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "passionlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem paixão

🇮🇳 निष्क्रियता से

🇩🇪 leidenschaftslos

🇮🇩 tanpa gairah

🇺🇦 байдужно

🇵🇱 bez pasji

🇯🇵 無関心に (むかんしんに)

🇫🇷 sans passion

🇪🇸 sin pasión

🇹🇷 tutkusuz

🇰🇷 무관심하게

🇸🇦 بدون شغف

🇨🇿 bez vášně

🇸🇰 bez vášne

🇨🇳 无动于衷 (wú dòng yú zhōng)

🇸🇮 brez strasti

🇮🇸 án ástríðu

🇰🇿 құмарлықсыз

🇬🇪 გულგრილად

🇦🇿 ehtirassız

🇲🇽 sin pasión

Etymology

The adverb 'passionlessly' is derived from the word 'passionless', which originated in the late 16th century. The suffix '-ly' is added to the adjective 'passionless' to form the adverb 'passionlessly'. The word 'passionless' itself comes from the combination of 'passion' (from the Latin 'passio' meaning 'suffering' or 'enduring') and the suffix '-less' (indicating without). The concept of acting or behaving without passion has been a subject of literary and philosophical discourse for centuries, exploring themes of emotional detachment and indifference.

See also: passionate, passions.