daughterless

/ˌdɔːtəˈlɛs/ or /ˌdaʊtəˈlɛs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having no daughters; having had all daughters die before their parents or having no living daughters

“The king’s daughterless reign was marked by a rise in the power of the nobles.”

2. adjective

lacking or without a daughter

“The young couple’s daughterless family was a result of their decision to adopt only sons.”

3. noun

a person who is without a daughter

“The daughterless man spent his life traveling the world in search of a new family.”

Synonyms

  • childless
  • daughterless

Antonyms

  • childbearing
  • childful