devoid of
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: not having (something usual or expected) : completely without (something)
He is devoid of (any) ambition.
The landscape seems to be completely devoid of life.
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The area around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way — called Sagittarius A* — appears to be devoid of planets and some kinds of stars.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Told in stark black and white and almost completely devoid of sentiment, the spare production allows the power of its story and performances to stand out as an inspiring account of human potential and ability realized.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Her exposure to racing through her father's involvement was devoid of gender differentiation in its initial stages.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The legislative branch is devoid of any collaboration across the political spectrum that had facilitated effective governing in the past.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Told in stark black and white and almost completely devoid of sentiment, the spare production allows the power of its story and performances to stand out as an inspiring account of human potential and ability realized.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Her exposure to racing through her father's involvement was devoid of gender differentiation in its initial stages.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The legislative branch is devoid of any collaboration across the political spectrum that had facilitated effective governing in the past.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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