hairless

word

Definition

Describes a person, animal, or body part with no hair at all.

Usage & Nuances

Used for people (often 'bald' is more common), animals, or skin. More formal or biological than casual speech. For pet breeds (like 'hairless cat'), it's very standard.

Spanish: sin pelo - calvo (persona) - lampiño (animal)Portuguese (BR): sem pelos - careca (pessoa) - pelado (animal)Portuguese (PT): sem pelos - careca (pessoa) - pelado (animal)Chinese (Simplified): 无毛的 Chinese (Traditional): 無毛的 Hindi: बाल रहित - गंजा (व्यक्ति के लिए)Arabic: بلا شعر - أصلع (للأشخاص) - أملس (للحيوانات)

Example Sentences

The baby was born hairless.

basic

Some dogs are hairless breeds.

basic

Snakes have hairless skin.

basic

He adopted a hairless cat because he's allergic to fur.

natural

Some people feel more comfortable with a hairless look.

natural

After the treatment, his arms were completely hairless.

natural