sexless
Americanadjective
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having or seeming to have no sex; neuter.
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having or seeming to have no sexual desires.
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having no sex appeal; sexually uninteresting.
adjective
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having or showing no sexual differentiation
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having no sexual desires
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sexually unattractive
Other Word Forms
- sexlessly adverb
- sexlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of sexless
Example Sentences
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The character followed a tradition of popular drag acts, but O'Grady said he wanted to stand out from the "matronly and sexless" figures who had come before, like Dame Edna Everage and Hinge and Bracket.
From BBC
His views reflected that of many medical men: "Who is this shameless herd of sexless beings who dishonor the garb of ladies?" the man insisted.
From Salon
As Lovato’s story attests, the appearance of power under the impossible binds of marketable public womanhood, especially for young women – be sexy but sexless, confident but not threatening, empowered but desirable – is a ruse.
From The Guardian
If you, like me, were born at the mental age of 35, it’s a huge relief to reach that milestone and finally let loose the sexless, puttering weirdo who was always inside you.
From New York Times
I slept in my guest room for six years in a loveless, sexless marriage.
From Fox News
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