adjective
sexless
Sexless (adjective) means lacking sexual activity or desire. Example: “Years of stress had turned their marriage sexless.”
adjective
1
Lacking sexual activity or desire.
"The more solicitous of the two was Nurse Cramer, a shapely, pretty, sexless girl with a wholesome unattractive face."
— Joseph Heller, The Soldier in White (1961)
"Years of stress had turned their marriage sexless."
"A small child is sexless."
"They have a sexless marriage."
2
Having no obvious or defined sexual characteristics.
"The costume was deliberately sexless, hiding any hint of gender."
How to use sexless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout sex or sex appeal — used for relationships, clothing, or appearance.
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Etymology
From sex + -less, "without."
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What is the meaning of sexless?
"sexless" (adjective) means lacking sexual activity or desire.
What is another word for sexless?
Other words for "sexless" include neuter, sex-free, sexfree, loveless.
What is the opposite of sexless?
The opposite of "sexless" is sexual.
What are the different meanings of sexless?
"sexless" has 2 main meanings: 1. Lacking sexual activity or desire; 2. Having no obvious or defined sexual characteristics.
