devoid of

idiom

: not having (something usual or expected) : completely without (something)

He is devoid of (any) ambition.

The landscape seems to be completely devoid of life.

Examples of devoid of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Set in rural Austria in 1750, the film centres on Agnes, a young married woman who feels oppressed in her husband’s world, which is devoid of emotion and limited to chores and expectations. —

Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024 Its award-winning formula is devoid of harsh ingredients that might be found in other top coats such as formaldehyde and phthalates. —

Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024 Bryce Young, Diontae Johnson build bond The offense wasn’t devoid of big plays Wednesday, despite the defense’s success. —

Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2024 However, Meta’s decision to give away its AI is not devoid of self interest. —

Will Knight, WIRED, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for devoid of

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