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Childless: meaning, definitions and examples

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childless

 

[ หˆtสƒaษชldlษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

having no children

Childless is an adjective that describes a person or a couple who do not have any children. It can be a conscious choice or due to circumstances. Being childless can bring both challenges and freedom.

Synonyms

childfree, not a parent, without children

Examples of usage

  • Despite their best efforts, the couple remained childless.
  • She felt judged by society for being childless.
  • Many childless individuals find fulfillment in other aspects of their lives.
  • The childless couple enjoyed the flexibility to travel whenever they wanted.
  • Having a child is not a guarantee of happiness, and being childless is not a guarantee of loneliness.

Translations

Translations of the word "childless" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem filhos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kinderlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa anak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะดั–ั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezdzietny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญไพ›ใŒใ„ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans enfant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin hijos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงocuksuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋…€๊ฐ€ ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุง ุฃุทูุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez dฤ›tรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezdetnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅญๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez otrok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barnlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uลŸaqsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin hijos

Etymology

The term 'childless' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'child' with the suffix '-less,' meaning 'without.' It has been used to describe individuals or couples who do not have children, whether by choice or circumstance. The concept of being childless has evolved over time, with societal attitudes towards childlessness shifting. While historically there was stigma attached to not having children, modern society is more accepting of diverse family structures and choices.

See also: child, childbearing, childbirth, childfree, childhood, childish, childishly, childishness, childlessness, childlike, childminder, children.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,600, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.