as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
endured an unsatisfying marriage to a seemingly emotionless man
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Recent Examples of emotionless
The photos—stark, emotionless, quiet, haunting—are a revelation.
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Dubas’ expression might have been emotionless, but inside, his brain was surely churning.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, Price exhibited droopy eyes, slurred speech, and an emotionless demeanor, while Ramirez allegedly fled from the scene on a bicycle.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Aeryn is introduced as cold and relatively emotionless, while John is the more empathetic and caring of the pair.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Dubas’ expression might have been emotionless, but inside, his brain was surely churning.
—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, Price exhibited droopy eyes, slurred speech, and an emotionless demeanor, while Ramirez allegedly fled from the scene on a bicycle.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Aeryn is introduced as cold and relatively emotionless, while John is the more empathetic and caring of the pair.
—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotionless
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The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.
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Vladimir Petković, the usually stoic 62-year-old coach of Algeria, said he got goosebumps from the way Lawrence has treated his team.
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And nearly all the action on the outcome is one-sided, which is rare because sportsbooks often see unemotional, respected wagers that simply prioritize profit.
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Instead, in much of popular culture, men often get messages encouraging them to be stoic and unemotional.
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“Emotionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotionless. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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