sexless

adjective

Definition of sexlessnext
as in asexual

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Recent Examples of sexless All told, the pursuit of finding love through a swipe has created a generation of burned out, sexless singles distrustful of dating apps. — Jason Parham, Wired News, 4 May 2026 Here, the argument is that high-status men leave low-status men sexless and frustrated, ultimately leading to violence. — David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025 In the second, sexless, glowing people weep and hug in my timeline. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025 Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sexless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexless
asexual
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  • Tobie Donovan plays the bookworm Isaac Henderson in Heartstopper, who opens up to his friends in season 3 about being asexual and aromantic.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Purple is for the entire asexual community, and white is for sexuality.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
Definition of asexual

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“Sexless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexless. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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