Definition

Not having a son or not possessing one.

Example

After the passing of his father, he felt sonless and alone.

Conversation

I was talking to Mark the other day, and he mentioned feeling sonless since his son moved away.

That must be tough for him, especially if they were really close.

Yeah, I can't imagine how lonely it feels to be sonless like that.

It really makes you appreciate family connections, doesn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sonless → It is formed from "son" (from Old English "sunu", meaning male child) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "sonless" means without a son or lacking a male child.

Memory Tip

Think of 'son' as a male child and '-less' meaning without — so 'sonless' means lacking a son.

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