soulless
seelenlos – seelenloser – am seelenlosesten
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soulless
Lacking inner life, personal warmth, or intellectual substance, making something seem empty and lifeless.
Der seelenlose Betonbau passte überhaupt nicht in die historische Altstadt.
The soulless concrete building did not fit in with the historic old town at all.
soulless
Lacking compassion or human feeling; cold and heartless toward other people.
Seine seelenlose Reaktion auf den Unfall schockierte alle.
His soulless reaction to the accident shocked everyone.
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'Seelenlos' (soulless) is made up of 'Seele' (soul) and the ending '-los' (-less). The ending '-los' indicates that something is missing; in 'seelenlos', an inner or human quality is therefore missing.
Die seelenlose Architektur wirkte auf viele Besucher bedrückend.
The soulless architecture made many visitors feel depressed.
When 'seelenlos' refers to buildings, works of art, or other things, it usually describes a lack of liveliness or personal substance. When it describes a reaction, behavior, or the way people are treated, it usually focuses on a lack of human compassion.
Der seelenlose Neubau wirkte trotz seiner modernen Ausstattung völlig leblos.
Despite its modern features, the soulless new building seemed completely lifeless.
Seine seelenlose Antwort verletzte die Familie tief.
His soulless reply deeply hurt the family.
When it refers to a lack of compassion, 'seelenlos' (soulless) often appears with words such as 'Reaktion' (reaction), 'Blick' (look), 'Verhalten' (behavior), or 'Umgang' (treatment). It then often describes a cold attitude in a difficult or emotional situation.
Sein seelenloser Umgang mit den Patienten wurde im Krankenhaus oft kritisiert.
His soulless treatment of the patients was often criticized at the hospital.
