Definition

Not having or providing enjoyment or satisfaction.

Example

The long, pleasureless journey felt exhausting and dull.

Conversation

I had a really pleasureless day at work today.

Oh no, what happened?

I just had a ton of boring meetings that dragged on forever.

That sounds awful! Sometimes those days feel endless.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pleasureless → It is formed from "pleasure" (from Old French *plaisir*, meaning enjoyment or satisfaction) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "pleasureless" means without pleasure or devoid of enjoyment.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') enjoyment ('pleasure') — that's what pleasureless means.

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