Bloodless

/ˈblʌd.ləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Lacking in emotion or passion; cold or impersonal.

The presentation was so bloodless that many attendees felt disengaged.

Characterized by the absence of bloodshed or violence.

The treaty was a bloodless resolution to a conflict that had threatened to escalate.

Not vigorous or lacking vitality; weak.

She delivered a bloodless performance that failed to excite the audience.

From the combination of 'blood' and '-less', indicating the absence of blood.

bloodless victory

A victory achieved without any violence or loss.

bloodless coup

A takeover of power without bloodshed.

bloodless revolution

A change in government or policy that occurs without violence.

sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

unbloody

Not involving any bloodshed.

pallid

Lacking color or liveliness.

Describing someone who lacks passion or enthusiasm.

Her response to the exciting news was so bloodless, it was hard to tell she was interested.

Referring to an event that had no drama or excitement.

That party was pretty bloodless, nobody danced or talked much.