Fatherless

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːðərləs/

Definitions of fatherless

adjective without a father; lacking a father

Example Sentences

A1 The fatherless child lived with his mother and grandparents.

A2 She grew up in a fatherless household but had a strong support system.

B1 Many social programs aim to support fatherless families in need.

B2 The documentary shed light on the challenges faced by fatherless children.

C1 Growing up fatherless can have a significant impact on a person's development.

C2 The organization provides mentorship programs for fatherless youth to help them succeed.

Examples of fatherless in a Sentence

formal The young girl grew up fatherless after her father passed away when she was just a baby.

informal He's been living fatherless since his dad left the family when he was a teenager.

slang She's part of the fatherless crew at school, but they stick together like a family.

figurative The abandoned building stood tall and fatherless, a reminder of better days long gone.

Grammatical Forms of fatherless

• past tense: fathered
• plural: fatherless
• comparative: more fatherless
• superlative: most fatherless
• present tense: fatherless
• future tense: will be fatherless
• perfect tense: has been fatherless
• continuous tense: is being fatherless
• singular: fatherless
• positive degree: fatherless
• infinitive: to fatherless
• gerund: fatherlessing
• participle: fatherlessed

Origin and Evolution of fatherless

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fatherless' originated from Old English, where 'fæderlēas' was used to describe someone without a father.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fatherless' has retained its original meaning of being without a father, but it has also taken on broader connotations to refer to anyone who lacks paternal care or guidance.