bloodless

== English == === Alternative forms === bloodlesse (obsolete) bloudless (obsolete) === Etymology === From Middle English blodles, from Old English blōdlēas (“bloodless”). Cognate with Dutch bloedeloos (“bloodless”), German blutlos (“bloodless”), Danish blodløs (“bloodless”), Swedish blodlös (“bloodless”), Icelandic blóðlaus (“bloodless”). By surface analysis, blood +‎ -less. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === bloodless (comparative more bloodless, superlative most bloodless) Lacking blood; ashen, anaemic. Taking place without loss of blood. (figurative) Lacking emotion, passion or vivacity. ==== Derived terms ==== bloodless surgery bloodlessly bloodlessness ==== Translations ====