Motherless Meaning in English
word
ˈməðɝɫɪs
MUH-thur-lis
mˈʌðələs
MUTH-uh-lis
Definition
Describes someone or something that does not have a mother, either from birth or because the mother has died or is absent.
Usage & Nuances
'Motherless' is more often used in literature, formal, or sympathetic contexts. Common with animals (“motherless kitten”) or referring to children tragically. It sounds old-fashioned or poetic in daily conversation. Not usually used for adults.
Spanish: huérfano de madre - sin madrePortuguese (BR): sem mãe - órfão de mãePortuguese (PT): sem mãe - órfão de mãeChinese (Simplified): 没有母亲的Chinese (Traditional): 沒有母親的Hindi: माँ के बिना - मातृहीनArabic: يفتقد الأم - بدون أمBengali: মাতৃহীনRussian: безматерныйJapanese: 母のいないVietnamese: mồ côi mẹKorean: 어머니 없는Turkish: annesizUrdu: بے ماںIndonesian: tanpa ibu
Example Sentences
The puppy is motherless and needs extra care.
basic
She grew up motherless after her mother passed away.
basic
The charity helps motherless children.
basic
He always felt different being motherless in a big family.
natural
The novel tells the story of a motherless daughter finding her way in the world.
natural
After her kitten was left motherless, Mia fed it by hand.
natural