Definition

Describing something that is done without violence or bloodshed, or lacking in emotion or vitality.

Example

The bloodless revolution changed the government without any fighting.

Conversation

I heard the debate last night was really bloodless and dull.

Yeah, I couldn’t believe how little passion they showed.

Exactly! It's disappointing when the topics are important but the speeches are so bloodless.

Totally agree; we need more energy in discussions like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bloodless → It is formed from "blood" (from Old English "blōd", meaning the red fluid that circulates in the body) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "bloodless" means without blood, often used to describe something that lacks vitality or is devoid of life.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') 'blood' — that's why bloodless means lacking blood.

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