Motherless

Synonyms of motherless

• maternal
• orphaned
• parentless

Antonyms of motherless

• maternal
• maternally
• with mother

Collocations of motherless

orphan

Frequency: 80 %

The motherless orphan longed for a sense of belonging.

child

Frequency: 70 %

The motherless child was taken in by a kind neighbor.

family

Frequency: 60 %

She grew up in a motherless family but her father did his best to provide for them.

home

Frequency: 50 %

The motherless girl found comfort in her new foster home.

bond

Frequency: 45 %

Despite being motherless, they shared a strong bond with each other.

Idiomatic Expressions for motherless

• Phrase: motherless son/daughter
  Meaning: a son or daughter who has lost their mother
  Usage: After his mother passed away, he became a motherless son and had to take on more responsibilities.