only child
No brothers, sisters
An only child is a person with no siblings—the sole child of their parents.
The term often carries assumptions about personality traits like being spoiled or self-centered, though these stereotypes have little empirical support: As an only child, she learned to entertain herself.
The phrase sometimes appears adjectivally: only-child syndrome.
Without brothers or sisters
- sole heirSingle estate recipient
- firstbornFirst child born
- lastbornFinal sibling to arrive
- nuclear familyParents plus their offspring
family planning · birth order · family name · lineage · succession · dynasty · heirloom
Ruined or overindulged
- selfishConcerned only with oneself
- antisocialAverse to socializing
- maladjustedPoorly adapted socially
- overprotectedGuarded to excess
pampered · entitled · bossy · socially awkward · well-adjusted · creative · introverted · perfectionist
Without others present
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
- isolationComplete separation from others
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
privacy · introspection · quietude · self-contained · companionless · imaginary friend · daydreaming · inner world
Able to provide independently
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- self-sufficientAble to provide independently
- matureFully grown or developed
- precociousDeveloped before typical age
self-directed · self-starter · initiative · resourceful · confident · self-assured · adaptable · responsible
Complete concentration on one thing
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- quality timeMeaningful interaction period
- resourcesAvailable assets or supplies
- priorityStatus of greater importance
support · energy · dedication · commitment · concentration · opportunities · privileges · expectations
siblingless
Without brothers or sisters
nuclear family · family planning · birth order · family name · lineage · succession · dynasty · heirloom
spoiled
Ruined or overindulged
- selfishConcerned only with oneself
- antisocialAverse to socializing
- maladjustedPoorly adapted socially
overprotected · pampered · entitled · bossy · socially awkward · well-adjusted · creative · introverted · perfectionist · overachiever
alone
Without others present
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
- isolationComplete separation from others
seclusion · privacy · introspection · quietude · self-contained · companionless · imaginary friend · daydreaming · inner world · contemplation
self-reliant
Able to provide independently
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- self-sufficientAble to provide independently
- matureFully grown or developed
precocious · self-directed · self-starter · initiative · resourceful · confident · self-assured · adaptable · responsible · decision-maker
undivided attention
Complete concentration on one thing
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- quality timeMeaningful interaction period
- resourcesAvailable assets or supplies
priority · support · energy · dedication · commitment · concentration · opportunities · privileges · expectations · pressure
- familiesnuclear family, extended family, blended family, stepfamily, single-parent family
- Parent-Childmother-daughter, mother-son, father-daughter, father-son, single parent
- siblingsbrother, sister, twins, siblings, brothers
- birth orderfirstborn, lastborn, eldest, youngest, oldest
- lone/single thingslone wolf, hermit, singleton, sole survivor
- familymother, father, parents, siblings, parent