joyless
pronunciation
How to pronounce joyless in British English:
UK [ˈdʒɔɪləs]
How to pronounce joyless in American English:
US [ˈdʒɔɪlɪs]
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- Adjective:
- not experiencing or inspiring joy
Word Origin
- joyless (adj.)
- mid-14c., from joy + -less. Related: Joylessly; joylessness.
Example
- 1. Life seems grey and joyless .
- 2. To him , life seems grey and joyless .
- 3. Life is the joyless quest for joy .
- 4. The smiles show grim traces joyless is their call in ordinary places .
- 5. He lives a joyless life .