loveless

American

[luhv-lis] / ˈlʌv lɪs /

adjective

without any love.

a loveless marriage.
feeling no love.
receiving no love; unloved.

loveless British

/ ˈlʌvlɪs /

adjective

without love

a loveless marriage
receiving or giving no love

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Other Word Forms

lovelessly adverb
lovelessness noun

Etymology

Origin of loveless

First recorded in 1275–1325, loveless is from the Middle English word loveles. See love, -less

Example Sentences

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What used to be an alliance of kindred souls is viewed by both sides today as a marriage of convenience, loveless and lacking basic trust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

How does Frank transform what seems to be a largely loveless relationship with Spurs fans?

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Reading on the other hand remain stuck with unpopular owner Dai Yongge in a loveless marriage with points deductions aplenty last season, and this, and a divorce settlement still not reached.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024

Celebrities have remained in loveless, business-driven marriages since the concept of royalty was invented.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2023

To be loved, baby, hard, at once, and forever, to strengthen you against the loveless world.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin

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