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PASSIONLESS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Unmoved by feeling
Example:
this passionless girl was like an icicle in the sunshine
Synonyms:
emotionless; passionless
Classified under:
Similar:
cold (extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not passionate
Example:
passionless observation of human nature
Classified under:
Similar:
platonic (free from physical desire)
unimpassioned (free from emotional appeal; marked by reasonableness)
Also:
unemotional (unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion)
unenthusiastic (not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor)
cold (extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion)
Antonym:
passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)
