awless

An archaic adjective meaning 'without awe' or 'fearless'; also used poetically to describe something that does not inspire awe or reverence.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'keine Ehrfurcht empfindend' oder 'furchtlos'; wird auch in poetischem Kontext verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das keinen Schauder oder keine Ehrfurcht einflößt.

1. Lacking reverence C2 formal

   Showing no respect or admiration for something that is usually considered impressive or sacred.

   • The critic's awless review dismissed the masterpiece as mediocre.
   • His awless attitude toward the ancient temple offended the locals.
   • She remained awless in the presence of the legendary artist.

   🇩🇪Ehrfurchtslos

   Synonyme: disrespectfulimpiousirreverentprofaneunawed

   Antonyme: awedrespectfulreverent

2. Without wonder C2 formal

   Not experiencing any sense of wonder, amazement, or fear in the face of something grand or powerful.

   • The awless crowd watched the fireworks without a single gasp.
   • He was awless even when standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon.
   • Her awless expression showed that the spectacle did not impress her.

   🇩🇪Ohne Ehrfurcht

   Synonyme: indifferentunawedunimpressedunmoved

   Antonyme: amazedawedoverawed