: being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
—used with of
an argument devoid of sense
a landscape devoid of life
Examples of devoid in a Sentence
the so-called comedy is totally devoid of intelligence, originality, and even laughs the picnic jug was completely devoid of juice after only a few minutes
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Too often, supporters have felt the players have struggled to even offer that, with meek away performances against Sunderland (3-0 defeat), Brighton & Hove Albion (2-0 defeat) and Everton (2-0 defeat) displaying a side devoid of belief and beaten before kick-off. —
Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Pottery Barn, one of Grand Avenue’s largest retailers, closed at the Grand Place mall in early 2024, leaving it fully devoid of public-facing tenants. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026 And Sexyy’s performances are lifeless, devoid of the color and insouciance that made Hood Hottest Princess a romp. —Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 These are great for traveling or if your yard is devoid of things to attach to. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoid
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Pottery Barn, one of Grand Avenue’s largest retailers, closed at the Grand Place mall in early 2024, leaving it fully devoid of public-facing tenants. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026 And Sexyy’s performances are lifeless, devoid of the color and insouciance that made Hood Hottest Princess a romp. —Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 These are great for traveling or if your yard is devoid of things to attach to. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoid
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“Devoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/devoid. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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devoid
adjective
de·void di-ˈvȯid 
: not having a usual or expected quality
a book devoid of interest
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