devoid

adjective

de·​void di-ˈvȯid 

: being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment

—used with of

an argument devoid of sense

a landscape devoid of life

Synonyms of devoid

• void
• barren

Examples of devoid in a Sentence

the so-called comedy is totally devoid of intelligence, originality, and even laughs

the picnic jug was completely devoid of juice after only a few minutes

Recent Examples on the Web

The play, intentionally devoid of physical male characters, focuses on women's stories, sisterhood, and reclaiming one's life. —Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Her outfit was devoid of any other color. —Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 June 2026

This is a story devoid of childlike wonder, just the horrific evil men are capable of and the small acts of grace found in unspeakable circumstances. —Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026

The standout is a grand, otherworldly picture, devoid of human and animal life but suffused with strange light, and the majesty and menace of colossal ice in moving water. —Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, past participle of devoiden to dispel, from Anglo-French *desvoider, from des- dis- + voider to empty — more at void entry 3

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing devoid

• devoid of

Rhymes for devoid

• alloyed
• android
• annoyed
• avoid
• convoyed
• crinoid
• cuboid
• cycloid
• decoyed
• deployed
• dermoid
• destroyed

Kids Definition

devoid

adjective

de·​void di-ˈvȯid 

: not having a usual or expected quality

a book devoid of interest