bachelordom
Life without spouse
Bachelordom is the state or condition of being a bachelor—an unmarried man.
The word carries a slightly old-fashioned or playful tone, often suggesting a lifestyle rather than merely a marital status: He seemed content in his bachelordom, with no plans to settle down.
Compare bachelorhood, which is more common.
Not legally wed
- singleOne in number
- unwedNot hitched
- unattachedNot joined or connected
- eligibleMeeting required conditions
available · spinster · noncommittal · betrothed · fiancé · engagement · matrimony · wedding
Freedom from external control
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- unattachedNot joined or connected
self-sufficiency · minimalism · flexibility · spontaneity · privacy · leisure · hobbies · gaming
Pursuing romantic connections
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- singlesUnattached individuals
- minglingCasual social interaction
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
courtship · eligible · socializing · nightclubs · bars · apps · hookups · flings
Without others present
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- isolationComplete separation from others
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
quiet · independence · self-reflection · hermit · reclusive · companionless · unpartnered · solo
unmarried
Not legally wed
- singleOne in number
- unwedNot hitched
- unattachedNot joined or connected
eligible · available · spinster · noncommittal · betrothed · fiancé · engagement · matrimony · wedding · altar
independence
Freedom from external control
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- freedomAbsence of constraint
unattached · self-sufficiency · minimalism · flexibility · spontaneity · privacy · leisure · hobbies · gaming · sports
dating
Pursuing romantic connections
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- singlesUnattached individuals
- minglingCasual social interaction
matchmaking · courtship · eligible · socializing · nightclubs · bars · apps · hookups · flings · casual
alone
Without others present
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- isolationComplete separation from others
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
introspection · quiet · independence · self-reflection · hermit · reclusive · companionless · unpartnered · solo · peacefulness
bachelordommatrimony
Legal union of spouses
marriage · wedlock · married life · wifehood · husbandhood
bachelordomfamily life
Shared household existence
parenthood · cohabitation · homemaking · married life · domestic life