pleasureless
- adjective
- /ˈplɛʒərləs/
:
sin placer
- The development of Romantic subjectivity, the turn to deep thought, might then be understood as produced by the necessity of navigating a path between revolutionary vigor and pleasureless loyalism.
Examples
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She described her daily routine as pleasureless, filled only with necessary chores.
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After years of mundane tasks, he found his job to be pleasureless and unfulfilling.
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The pleasureless atmosphere in the room made it difficult to enjoy the event.
Synonyms
70
2.8
Not enjoyable to do or be around
12
3.7
Less good than you expected and leaving you disappointed
8
4.6
Not feeling happy or showing any pleasure
2
8.5
Making you feel very tired and empty inside
1
6.1
Not making you feel warm, safe, or calm
1
4.8
Unpleasant to the senses, like a bitter taste or bright light
Not enjoyable, like a bitter taste or a long wait
Not giving pleasure or reward
Antonyms
How Pleasant
202
2.0
119
1.0
314
1.0
31
3.5
215
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pleasureless is made of pleasure, a word like please that means 'enjoyment' or 'to give joy', and less, which means 'without'. So pleasureless describes something 'without enjoyment' or giving no satisfaction.