castrated

American  

[kas-trey-tid] / ˈkæs treɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. emasculated by having the testicles removed.

   Some castrated male cats will spray urine, but it is much more common in unneutered males.

2. deprived of strength, force, or effectiveness.

   She claims that the International Criminal Court is a castrated organization with no policing power.

3. Psychology. rendered impotent, literally or metaphorically, by psychological means, especially by having one’s masculinity or femininity threatened.

   The show is full of literally and figuratively castrated men, witless and robotic, while women drive the action.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of castrate.

Other Word Forms

• uncastrated
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of castrated

castrate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Castrated males were less likely to die from causes linked to aggression or risky behavior.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026