Definition

Describing someone who has no family or relatives.

Example

After the war, many children were left kinless and alone.

Conversation

I read an article about people who feel kinless after losing their families.

That's really sad; I can't imagine how they must feel.

Yeah, it made me appreciate my friends more since they become like family.

Absolutely, having a support system is so important in tough times.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kinless → It is formed from "kin" (from Old English *cyn*, meaning family or relatives) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "kinless" means without family or relatives.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') your 'family' ('kin') — that's what kinless means.

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