bereft of
idiom
: not having (something that is needed, wanted, or expected)
They appear to be completely bereft of new ideas.
a man bereft of reason
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The casino is bereft of any architectural aspiration; many new warehouses along the interstate are more interesting.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
This period isn’t bereft of opportunity, but it’s interspersed with learning experiences at the hands of people who still haven’t done any self-mastery work.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Not that the Rays are bereft of familiar faces.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
This period isn’t bereft of opportunity, but it’s interspersed with learning experiences at the hands of people who still haven’t done any self-mastery work.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Not that the Rays are bereft of familiar faces.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Bereft of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bereft%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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