bereft of

idiom

: not having (something that is needed, wanted, or expected)
They appear to be completely bereft of new ideas.
a man bereft of reason

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Thus, the new product ends up in that ever-dangerous no-man’s land, fully landing nowhere, bereft of a palpable reason for being. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025 An atmosphere in the first few innings largely bereft of the usual chatter and music provided a point of awareness in itself. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 The same cannot be said of Netflix’s foray into the ER, Pulse, which arrives not only a bit late but also bereft of personality. Judy Berman, Time, 3 Apr. 2025 Brandt, who has suffered through an extremely difficult season, often appearing bereft of confidence, gave one of his best performances in recent months. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bereft of

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“Bereft of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bereft%20of. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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