Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

motherless

Adjective
/ˈmʌðərləs/
Definition
Lacking a mother; being without a mother.
Examples
  • The motherless child felt a deep sense of longing on Mother’s Day.
  • In the story, the motherless protagonist faces many challenges alone.
  • The charity supports motherless children and provides them with care and education.
Meaning
The term describes a state or condition of someone who has lost their mother or who has never had one in their life.
Synonyms
  • orphaned
  • parentless
  • bereaved
  • abandoned