Childless (Adjective)
Meaning
Without offspring; "in some societies a childless woman is rejected by her tribesmen".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Childless couples often find themselves at a loss for what to do with their abundance of free time and disposable income.
- Some cultures view childless women as barren and unfortunate souls in need of prayer or ritual sacrifice.
- A childless marriage can lead to financial stability and the ability to pursue personal interests freely.
- Many childless individuals choose to devote their time to the welfare and betterment of other people's children.
- In some societies a childless woman is rejected by her tribesmen and thrust into forced solitude as a result.