Actless

/ˈæktləs/ adjective

Definition

Lacking in acting skill or talent; not manifesting dramatic ability.

Etymology

From 'act' + '-less' (suffix meaning 'without'). A theatrical term describing the opposite of a skilled performer.

Kelly Says

An 'actless' performance is brutal—it's when someone is supposed to be entertaining or moving but they're just... there. It's the theatrical equivalent of a computer running but not really doing anything useful.

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