Meaning & Definition of word "Motherless"

Motherless

/ˈmʌðərləs/

1. Having lost one's mother; bereft of a mother.
- Example: The motherless child looked up at the other families with longing.
2. Deprived of maternal care or guidance.
- Example: She felt motherless in a world where she had to make adult decisions without her mother's advice.
3. Figuratively deprived of nurturing or comfort often associated with a mother.
- Example: In the harsh city, he felt motherless, surrounded by indifference.

●Derived from the word 'mother' with the suffix '-less' indicating absence.

motherless child:

A child who has lost their mother, often used to evoke sympathy.

motherless love:

Love that lacks the nurturing and warmth typically associated with a mother.

orphan:

A child whose parents are deceased.

bereaved:

Having lost a loved one, especially through death.

Meaning: An informal term to describe someone who feels neglected or abandoned maternal-wise.

● Example Sentence: She's acting all motherless after moving out.

Meaning: Refers to someone having a carefree attitude as if they're unbound by maternal rules.

● Example Sentence: He was running around like he was motherless at the fair.