adjective

unwed

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

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.