sexless

sexless
sexlessly, adv.sexlessness, n.
/seks"lis/, adj.
1. having or seeming to have no sex; neuter.
2. having or seeming to have no sexual desires.
3. having no sex appeal; sexually uninteresting.
[1590-1600; SEX + -LESS]

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