sexless

Meanings

• The state or quality of being without sexual desire or activity.

  - "He led a sexless life."
  - "Despite her beauty, she lived a sexless existence."
  - "The monks lived a sexless life in the monastery."

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Synonyms

sex-free , sexfree , loveless , asexual , celibate , chaste , virgin , virginal

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Rhymes

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celibate , abstain , chaste , pure , virgin , unmarried

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Variants

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sexless , sexlessly , sexlessness , sexlessnesses

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Etymology

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The term 'sexless' is derived from the Old English term 'seax', which means 'sword' or 'weapon', and the suffix '-less', which means 'without'. Thus, the term 'sexless' originally meant 'without sexual weapons or desire'. Over time, the meaning of the term 'sexless' has evolved to refer to a state or quality of being without sexual desire or activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asexuality: Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to others or no sexual desire for any type of sexual activity. People who identify as asexual may still enjoy physical intimacy and emotional connections with others, but they do not experience sexual attraction or desire.

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Culture

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