Synonyms for

Devoid

Verb / dɪˈvɔɪd / Another word for devoid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

completely lacking or without

Synonyms & similar words

destitute barren innocent free empty barren vacant bare desolate destitute bereft lacking missing void unfilled unoccupied uninhabited unpopulated unpeopled unproductive unfruitful infertile sterile parched

Synonyms by register

Formal

lacking bereft wanting

Informal

empty out of without

Literary

unpossessed unfilled

Antonyms

full complete abundant plentiful rich filled loaded

Common collocations

  • devoid of life
  • devoid of emotion
  • devoid of meaning
  • completely devoid
  • utterly devoid
  • devoid of hope
  • devoid of humor

Word family

adjective devoid

Usage note

Often followed by 'of'. It implies a complete absence of something, sometimes with a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The refrigerator was devoid of food.
  2. The classroom was devoid of students.
  3. The desert is often devoid of water.
  4. The vase was devoid of flowers.
  5. The city streets were devoid of people.

Quotes

  • Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit. - Khalil Gibran
  • A room without books is like a body without a soul. - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • A life without love is like a year without summer. - Swedish Proverb

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