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aweless

aweless

1 9.9
Not feeling respect or wonder
  • adjective
  • /ˈɔːləs/
translation icon : despectivo
  • Don't be aweless!

Examples

  • His aweless disregard for tradition unsettled many in the community.

  • She felt aweless in front of the magnificent cathedral.

  • Despite his reputation, she remained aweless in his presence.

  • The aweless attitude of the crowd shocked the organizers.

  • The decision was made by an aweless leader who showed no concern for the people's feelings.

  • She stared at the beautiful painting with an aweless expression, unimpressed by its grandeur.

  • The film's portrayal of the tragedy was so blunt that it left viewers feeling aweless and apathetic.

Synonyms

unimpressed
vsaweless
14 4.0

Not thinking something is good or interesting

focuses on not feeling awe, respect, or reverence rather than general indifference
awless
vsaweless
9.9

Not showing respect or wonder

has identical meaning but spelled in a different form
unawed
vsaweless
8.1

Not impressed or frightened by people who are famous

is a general lack of awe or respect rather than resisting intimidation

Antonyms

10 6.1

Showing deep respect, often during religious or formal events

1 3.7

Feeling deep wonder and respect, sometimes a little afraid

How Awed

awestruck
9 6.2
awed
1 3.7
impressed
542 2.8
unimpressed
14 4.0
aweless
1 9.9

Surface Forms

aweless positive

Morphology

aweless = awe (transparent) = awe + less

Meaning is directly derived from 'awe' + the productive suffix '-less' meaning 'without', so learners who know 'awe' and '-less' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Aweless comes from awe, meaning 'wonder' or 'respect', plus the ending -less, meaning 'without'. So aweless describes someone who is 'without' awe — not impressed and not showing respect.