Passionlessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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passionlessly
[ ˈpaʃənˌlɛsli ]
in a cold or unemotional manner
Acting passionlessly, she delivered the news of his death with a stoic expression.
Synonyms
emotionlessly, indifferently, unfeelingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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passionlessly |
Best used when describing an action or behavior that is performed without passion or enthusiasm.
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emotionlessly |
Suitable when referring to someone or something that lacks any kind of emotional reaction or feeling.
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indifferently |
Used to indicate a lack of interest or concern. May carry a slightly negative connotation.
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unfeelingly |
Describes actions or behaviors that are done without compassion, often perceived as cold or heartless.
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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.