Devoid

/dɪˈvɔɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Completely lacking or empty of something.

The landscape was devoid of any vegetation, stretching endlessly in barren silence.

Having no particular quality or attribute.

Her expression was devoid of emotion, making it hard to decipher her feelings.

Entirely lacking in something that is expected or required.

The report was devoid of any substantial evidence to support the claims made.

From Latin 'de-‘ meaning ‘from’ + 'void' meaning ‘empty’.

devoid of meaning

Without significance or importance.

devoid of life

Completely empty or lifeless.

devoid of emotion

Showing no feelings or sentiments.

devoidness

The quality of being without something.

void

A state of emptiness or nullity.

Totally out of it.

After the breakup, he felt totally devoid.

Empty-headed.

Don't be so devoid when answering questions!