adjective Uncommon
unmarried
uhn-MAR-eed
Unmarried (adjective) means not married; single. Example: “She remained unmarried throughout her life.”
adjective
1
Not married; single.
"She remained unmarried throughout her life."
How to use unmarried
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot currently married.
Common pairings
unmarried couple
unmarried mother
Word forms
unmarrieds plural
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Etymology
From "un-" + "married."
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What does “unmarried” mean?
The word “unmarried” means not married; single. In plain terms, not currently married.
How do you pronounce “unmarried”?
“Unmarried” is pronounced uhn-MAR-eed (/ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ in IPA).
How do you use “unmarried” in a sentence?
Here is “unmarried” used in a sentence: “She remained unmarried throughout her life.”
What part of speech is “unmarried”?
“Unmarried” is an adjective.
Is “unmarried” a common word?
“Unmarried” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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