Bloodless

Alternative forms

• bloudless obsolete

Origin

From Middle English blodles, from Old English blōdlēas ("bloodless"), equivalent to blood + -less. Cognate with Dutch bloedeloos ("bloodless"), German blutlos ("bloodless"), Danish blodløs ("bloodless"), Swedish blodlös ("bloodless"), Icelandic blóðlaus ("bloodless").

Full definition of bloodless

Adjective

1. Lacking blood; ashen, anaemic.
2. Taking place without loss of blood.
3. Lacking emotion, passion or vivacity.