Bachelor

usgb/ˈbætʃələr/
noun

A man who is not married.

John is a 30 year old bachelor.
Visual representation of "bachelor" - A man who is not married.

Often appears as...

  • confirmed bachelor
  • eligible bachelor
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Marital Status

Use 'bachelor' when discussing their marital status, not their personality or habits.

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Although he's quite the loner, calling him a bachelor simply highlights that he's unmarried.
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Not Gender Neutral

'Bachelor' refers only to men; for women, use 'bachelorette' or 'single woman'.

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My aunt is a bachelorette, similar to how my uncle was a bachelor before his marriage.
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Cultural Perception

The term may carry a cool, desirable image in some cultures but not in all.

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In some societies, being a 40-year-old bachelor is seen as admirable; in others, not so much.
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