Word
baldness
Phoneticsbald·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔɫdnəs/
UK/bˈɔːldnəs/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. hair loss on the head, so part or all of the scalp shows without hair.
n. loss of hair from the scalp, partial or complete, whether from age, genes, illness, or medical treatment.
Examples
“His baldness starts at the top of his head.”
“He first noticed his baldness in his thirties when his hairline moved back each year.”
“Male-pattern baldness often runs in families, yet its timing and extent vary widely even among brothers with similar genes.”
Examples
simple
“His baldness starts at the top of his head.”
contextual
“He first noticed his baldness in his thirties when his hairline moved back each year.”
complex
“Male-pattern baldness often runs in families, yet its timing and extent vary widely even among brothers with similar genes.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “baldness” in context.
Verb
01. baldness runs
“Baldness runs in his family, so he was not surprised.”
noun + verb
02. cause baldness
“Stress alone does not usually cause baldness in young adults.”
verb + noun
03. hide baldness
“He grew his hair long to hide baldness on top.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. complete baldness
“Chemotherapy caused almost complete baldness within a few weeks.”
adj + noun
05. early baldness
“She noticed signs of early baldness and consulted a dermatologist for advice.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. cure for baldness
“Scientists say there is still no permanent cure for baldness.”
noun + prep + noun
07. fear of baldness
“His fear of baldness made him try every new product.”
noun + prep + noun
08. onset of baldness
“He was upset by the sudden onset of baldness at thirty.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a cure for baldness
“Researchers are still searching for a cure for baldness.”
10. embarrassed about his baldness
“He felt embarrassed about his baldness at the school reunion.”
11. hide his early baldness
“He combed his hair forward to hide his early baldness.”
12. male pattern baldness
“Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss in men.”
Real-World Examples
“For common baldness, the two drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—finasteride and minoxidil—promote hair growth only slightly, must be used daily, and can cause side effects like depression and decreased libido.” “The hair loss can vary from thinning to complete baldness.” Etymology
From Middle English ballednesse, equivalent to bald + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/baldness