nonhairy

5.8

A part of the body that has no hair

adjective
/nɒnˈhɛri/

: sin pelo

Certain medications are applied only to nonhairy skin surfaces for better absorption.

Examples

The dermatologist examined the nonhairy region of his arm for signs of irritation.
The nonhairy cat is quite unusual.
In some animals, the underside is typically nonhairy and more sensitive.
I prefer nonhairy fruits like bananas.
Certain medications are applied only to nonhairy skin surfaces for better absorption.
In some animals, the underside is typically nonhairy and more sensitive.
The dermatologist examined the nonhairy region of his arm for signs of irritation.

Synonyms

bald

vsnonhairy

280 1.0

Having little or no hair on the head

is focused on simple absence of hair rather than other coverings

hairless

vsnonhairy

26 1.7

Having no fur or small threads that grow on the skin

is the general idea of having no hair and not limited to one part

bald-headed

vsnonhairy

9 3.0

Having little or no hair on the top of the head

is more general applying to lack of hair on any body part

furless

vsnonhairy

1 3.0

Not having any fur or hair on the body

is broader meaning lack of hair covering rather than focusing on fur

depilous

vsnonhairy

Specialized

9.9

Having no hair on the body

is less absolute and can mean simply lacking any hair covering

bald as a billiard ball

vsnonhairy

Archaic

7.2

Having no hair on the head

is the neutral term for lacking hair without the colorful comparison

baldpated

vsnonhairy

Archaic

9.5

A person with no hair on their head

is the broader term for lacking hair beyond just the top of the head

bald-pated

vsnonhairy

Archaic

9.1

Having little or no hair on the top of the head

is the general absence of hair anywhere rather than only the crown

follicly challenged

vsnonhairy

Informal

9.1

Having little or no hair on the head

is neutral and literal meaning lack of hair without joking tone

Antonyms

hairy

134 1.0

Having a lot of hair on the body or surface

furry

52 1.0

Covered with soft thick hair like an animal

How Hairy

thick-haired

2.3

hairy

134 1.0

short-haired

4 1.3

nonhairy

5.8

Surface Forms

nonhairy positive

Morphology

nonhairy = hairy (transparent) = non + hairy

The negative prefix 'non-' added to the adjective 'hairy' yields a straightforward negation that learners can readily infer.

Etymology

Nonhairy is made of non- meaning 'not' and hairy meaning 'covered with hair', like in nonstop or nonsense. So nonhairy means 'not having hair', often used for skin or surfaces without hair.