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What is another word for Devoid? – 103 Devoid Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    barren empty vacant hollow bare stark desolate devoid unfilled unoccupied vacant uninhabited deserted abandoned stripped bereft denuded cleared emptied drained exhausted depleted impoverished lacking wanting needing insufficient incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unrealized

    Meaning of Devoid

    The primary meaning of the word "devoid" is lacking or completely without something.

    Definitions

    • Completely without something, especially a quality or attribute
    • * Lacking or absent, often in a way that is considered undesirable or unfortunate

    Etymology of Devoid

    The word "devoid" comes from the Old French word "devoidier", which is a combination of "de-" (meaning "without" or "away from") and "void" (meaning "empty" or "lacking")
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is empty, vacant, or lacking in some way

    Example Uses

    • The room was devoid of any furniture or decorations
    • * The city was devoid of culture and entertainment options
    • * The soil was devoid of nutrients, making it difficult to grow crops

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    full complete filled occupied inhabited populated crowded packed abundant plentiful rich luxurious lavish opulent extravagant sufficient adequate enough satisfactory ample

    Related Nouns

    emptiness vacancy barrenness desolation isolation loneliness poverty scarcity shortage deficiency lack absence void hollow chasm gap space cavity

    Related Verbs

    empty vacate abandon desert strip clear drain exhaust deplete impoverish lack need want remove eliminate eradicate

    Related Adjectives

    empty vacant bare stark desolate isolated lonely poor scarce deficient lacking absent incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unrealized insufficient inadequate