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 show was light on politics, although not completely devoid of it.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An Atlantic Ocean devoid of swirling tropical waves is a welcome but unusual sight for mid-September.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
The entire complex is completely devoid of corners, featuring a design that reflects traditional Chinese architecture, the type found in Beijing’s hutongs, where connected courtyards create a maze of open spaces.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
These foods typically contain a lot of refined grains and flours and are often devoid of health-promoting nutrients like fiber.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An Atlantic Ocean devoid of swirling tropical waves is a welcome but unusual sight for mid-September.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
The entire complex is completely devoid of corners, featuring a design that reflects traditional Chinese architecture, the type found in Beijing’s hutongs, where connected courtyards create a maze of open spaces.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
These foods typically contain a lot of refined grains and flours and are often devoid of health-promoting nutrients like fiber.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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