What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “nappy”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “nappy”

The antonyms of nappy are bald and hairless. The antonyms bald and hairless describe the absence of hair on a person's head or body.

Explore all Antonyms of “nappy”

• bald
• hairless

Definitions and Examples of bald, hairless

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

bald

Having no hair on the head.

Example

He started going bald in his early thirties.

hairless

Having no hair on the body.

Example

The Sphinx cat is a hairless breed.

Key Differences: bald vs hairless

• 1. Bald specifically refers to the absence of hair on the head, while hairless refers to the absence of hair on the body.
• 2. Bald is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of having hair on the head, while hairless is a gradable antonym, meaning it can be used to describe varying degrees of hairlessness.

Effective Usage of bald, hairless

• 1. Describing Physical Appearance: Use bald or hairless to describe someone's physical appearance.
• 2. Comparing Animals: Use hairless to compare different breeds of animals that have no fur or hair.
• 3. Medical Terminology: Use bald or hairless in medical terminology to describe hair loss or alopecia.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of nappy are bald and hairless. Bald refers to the absence of hair on the head, while hairless refers to the absence of hair on the body. Use these words to describe physical appearance, compare animals, or in medical terminology.