What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bald
Example
He started going bald in his thirties. [bald: adjective]
Example
The man had a completely bald head. [bald: noun]
hairless
Example
The sphynx cat is a hairless breed. [hairless: adjective]
Example
She had a hairless patch on her arm after the accident. [hairless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bald is more commonly used than hairless in everyday language, especially when referring to people. Hairless is more commonly used when describing animals or objects that naturally lack hair.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between bald and hairless?
Both bald and hairless can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, bald is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of situations, while hairless is more specific and may be more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
