This is the 13942nd most frequent German word.
freudlos
Joyless; devoid of joy or happiness.
'freudlos' describes the impression as being devoid of joy or happiness.
Das Gemälde vermittelte einen freudlosen Eindruck.
The painting conveyed a joyless impression.
'freudlos' characterizes his emotional state as lacking in joy.
Nach all den Rückschlägen fühlte er sich freudlos und erschöpft.
After all the setbacks, he felt joyless and exhausted.
'freudlos' is used comparatively here to describe the landscape as even less joyful or lively than anticipated.