Loveless

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌvləs/

Definitions of loveless

adjective describing a lack of love or affection

Example Sentences

A1 The loveless marriage made both partners unhappy.

A2 She felt trapped in a loveless relationship.

B1 The novel explores the consequences of a loveless upbringing.

B2 Despite their wealth, their lives were loveless and empty.

C1 The artist's work delves into themes of loveless societies and isolation.

C2 The film portrays a dystopian future where humanity has become loveless and cold.

Examples of loveless in a Sentence

formal The couple's loveless marriage eventually led to a divorce.

informal Their relationship felt so loveless, like they were just going through the motions.

slang Their connection was totally loveless, it was like they were roommates instead of partners.

figurative The barren desert landscape seemed loveless, devoid of any signs of life or growth.

Grammatical Forms of loveless

• past tense: loveless
• plural: loveless
• comparative: more loveless
• superlative: most loveless
• present tense: loveless
• future tense: will be loveless
• perfect tense: have been loveless
• continuous tense: is being loveless
• singular: loveless
• positive degree: loveless
• infinitive: to be loveless
• gerund: lovingless
• participle: loveless

Origin and Evolution of loveless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loveless' originated from Old English, where 'lufleas' was used to describe a lack of love or affection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'loveless' has retained its original meaning of lacking love or affection, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe situations or relationships devoid of warmth or kindness.