genderless

adjective

ˈjen-dər-ləs How to pronounce genderless (audio)
Definition of genderlessnext
as in androgynous
suitable to or for either sex a trendy boutique selling genderless accessories—bandannas, caps, bracelets, etc.

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Recent Examples of genderless One actor wanted a genderless role. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 In 2019, Michelle Pfeiffer used the middle names of her children to create Henry Rose, a transparent fragrance brand whose scents are clean and genderless. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 Choose a statement-making, genderless two-piece set by Tanner Fletcher or commit to a whimsical look from Batsheva’s first-ever bridal collection. — Anny Choi, Vogue, 9 June 2026 This downtown store with genderless clothing, jewelry, ceramics, bags, and hats is the manifestation of René Holguin, a Ralph Lauren alum. — Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genderless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genderless
  1. androgynous
  2. unisexual
Adjective
  • The look was avant-garde and androgynous, a rejection of traditional gender roles and conventional beauty standards.
    — Lisa Whittington-Hill, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This mordant melange takes off from the opening sequence, when Niaz finds himself at a casting call for an indie directed by Aza (Elene Mausuradze), an androgynous female director with the pallid look of a Tim Burton extra.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of androgynous
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  • These disadvantages predict that unisexual species should go extinct within at most 100,000 generations.
    — Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
  • This provides both benefits and pitfalls for the less-mobile unisexual females.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian, 13 Jan. 2017
Definition of unisexual

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“Genderless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genderless. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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