adj
motherless
adj
1
Having no mother, whether through death, absence, or abandonment.
"The charity cares for motherless children in the region."
"He grew up motherless, raised by his grandparents."
How to Use Motherless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout a mother.
Common pairings
motherless child
motherless calf
Word Forms
more motherless comparative, most motherless superlative
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