: 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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To be fair, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby field isn’t entirely devoid of notable nomenclature.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say the episode is devoid of real plot or consequences, either.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
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.
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In addition to the entire resort being devoid of single-use plastic, the property also participates in marine conservation efforts that include coral restoration and turtle rehabilitation.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say the episode is devoid of real plot or consequences, either.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
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
In addition to the entire resort being devoid of single-use plastic, the property also participates in marine conservation efforts that include coral restoration and turtle rehabilitation.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Devoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoid. Accessed 1 May. 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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