Motherless

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌðərləs/

Definitions of motherless

noun a person who has lost their mother or who has never had a mother

Example Sentences

A1 The motherless child was taken in by a kind family.

A2 The motherless puppy was adopted by a loving couple.

B1 Growing up motherless can have a significant impact on a person's development.

B2 The motherless foal was raised with extra care and attention by the ranchers.

C1 The motherless kittens were nursed back to health by a dedicated animal rescue organization.

C2 The motherless elephant calf formed a strong bond with its caretakers at the sanctuary.

adjective describing someone who has lost their mother or who has never had a mother

Example Sentences

A1 She is a motherless child.

A2 The orphanage took in many motherless children.

B1 Growing up motherless can have a significant impact on a child's development.

B2 The novel tells the story of a motherless protagonist navigating through life's challenges.

C1 The documentary explores the experiences of motherless individuals and their resilience.

C2 The artist's latest work delves into the theme of motherless families and the complexities of relationships.

Examples of motherless in a Sentence

formal The young girl was left motherless after her mother passed away.

informal She's been motherless since she was a little girl.

slang He's one of those motherless kids who always gets into trouble.

figurative The abandoned building stood motherless, with no one to care for it.

Grammatical Forms of motherless

past tense

mothered

plural

motherless

comparative

more motherless

superlative

most motherless

present tense

motherless

future tense

will be motherless

perfect tense

have been motherless

continuous tense

being motherless

singular

motherless

positive degree

motherless

infinitive

to be motherless

gerund

being motherless

participle

motherless

Origin and Evolution of motherless

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'motherless' originated from Old English, where 'modor' means mother and 'leas' means without.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who had lost their mother, the term 'motherless' has evolved to also refer to something that lacks or is without a mother figure or source of care and nurturing.