noun
- the quality or state of being bloodless; lack of blood or bloodshed
- lack of energy, passion, or liveliness; coldness or dullness
- the quality of being pale or lacking color
Usage: often used to describe a victory or conflict achieved without violence or casualties
Usage: figurative use
Usage: literal or figurative
Examples
- The revolution was achieved with remarkable bloodlessness, avoiding the violence that many had feared.
- The performance was criticized for its bloodlessness and lack of emotional depth.
- The bloodlessness of his expression made it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
- The treaty was signed in a bloodless manner, preventing further conflict.
- Her writing, though technically correct, suffered from a certain bloodlessness that made it forgettable.
- The bloodlessness of the coup surprised international observers who expected armed resistance.