adjective

unwed

Unwed (adjective) means not married. Example: “The charity supports unwed mothers with housing and childcare.”

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adjective

Not married.

"The charity supports unwed mothers with housing and childcare."

How to use unwed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA somewhat formal or old-fashioned way of saying "unmarried."

Common pairings

unwed mother remain unwed

unwed past tense, unwedded past tense, unweds plural, unweds singular

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The charity supports _____ mothers with housing and childcare.

From un- (\"not\") plus wed.

What does “unwed” mean?

The word “unwed” means not married. In plain terms, a somewhat formal or old-fashioned way of saying "unmarried.".

How do you use “unwed” in a sentence?

Here is “unwed” used in a sentence: “The charity supports unwed mothers with housing and childcare.”

What part of speech is “unwed”?

“Unwed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unwed?

"unwed" (adjective) means not married.