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Lack-love

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Uncaring; indifferent to love; loveless..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Uncaring; indifferent to love; loveless.
  2. (obsolete) A heartless person; someone who is uncaring and indifferent to love.

Example Sentences

And I in exile's lack-love loneliness / Must sigh for joy if yet I may not sing—
The effects upon the development of personality and behavior of a lack-love infancy appear to have still further repercussions.
Pretty soul! she durst not lie / Near this lack-love, this kill-courtesy.

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What does lack-love mean?

Lack-love means Uncaring; indifferent to love; loveless..

What is a synonym for lack-love?

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What is the opposite of lack-love?

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How do you use lack-love in a sentence?

And I in exile's lack-love loneliness / Must sigh for joy if yet I may not sing—

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