devoid of
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: not having (something usual or expected) : completely without (something)
He is devoid of (any) ambition.
The landscape seems to be completely devoid of life.
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The pair is otherwise devoid of details and flair, allowing the glowing properties to be the statement-making feature of this style.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
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“Devoid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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