shirtlessness

No top on

Shirtlessness is the state of not wearing a shirt.

The word appears in discussions of dress codes, beach culture, or masculine display: The gym's policy prohibits shirtlessness.

It can carry connotations of casualness, exhibitionism, or working-class labor depending on context.

body

torso

Body without limbs

  • chestRibcage region or strongbox
  • skinBody's outer layer
  • absDistance from zero

pecs · muscles · physique · midriff · abdomen · tan · suntan · barechested · topless · anatomy

freedom

carefree

Free from anxiety

ease · relaxation · casual · rebellion · nonconformity · summer · sunshine · festival · vacation · bohemian

activity

sunbathing

Deliberate exposure to rays

surfing · jogging · sports · basketball · volleyball · lounging · pool · lake · workout · running

vulnerability

exposure

State of being unprotected

insecurity · self-consciousness · modesty · embarrassment · awkwardness · judgment · scrutiny · sunburn · cold · visibility

Opposites
upper body coverage

shirtlessnesscovered up

fully dressed · shirted · topped · bundled up · jacketed

degree of dress/clothing

shirtlessnessfully dressed

overdressed · formal attire · buttoned-up · bundled up · bundled

Family

shirt, shirts, shirted, shirting, shirtless, skirt, skirts, skirted, skirting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG