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Definition of childless

childless

/ˈtʃaɪld.ləs/
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• adjective

1

Having no children or offspring.

Example

"The monarch died childless, triggering a succession crisis across the kingdom."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'childless' is often contrasted with 'childfree'; 'childfree' specifically indicates a voluntary choice not to have children, whereas 'childless' can apply either generally or specifically to those who cannot have children despite wanting them.

• Nearby Words

childish
childishly
childishness
childless
childlessness
childlike
childmind

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cildleas', formed from 'cild' (child) and '-leas' (without).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Childless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/childless
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