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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Her being deprived of stable attachment and social contact from a young age left Genie devoid of language and literacy.
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Ken Fuchsman, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
Although this free-agent class lacks much star power—and teams are largely devoid of cap space—landing a rotation regular at a below-market rate can still increase a team's championship chances.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Such is the current state of the world that people are more entitled than ever to a blast of music and merriment, devoid of unsavory downsides.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
Through 52 games, the NCAA Tournament has been largely devoid of drama.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Ken Fuchsman, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
Although this free-agent class lacks much star power—and teams are largely devoid of cap space—landing a rotation regular at a below-market rate can still increase a team's championship chances.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Such is the current state of the world that people are more entitled than ever to a blast of music and merriment, devoid of unsavory downsides.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
Through 52 games, the NCAA Tournament has been largely devoid of drama.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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