adjective
unmarried
uhn-MAR-eed
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."