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married Antonyms

Opposite of married

Because the opposite of married shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Joined in marriage; having a husband, wife, or legally recognized spouse.

Usage Example

"They have been happily unmarried for over twenty-five years."

Strongest
unmarried
single
unwed
unwedded
Strong
divorced
widowed
unattached
Weak
celibate

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, relating to, or characteristic of marriage or married people.

Usage Example

"The young couple quickly adjusted to the responsibilities of nonmarital life."

Strongest
nonmarital
unmarried
single
Strong
extramarital
premarital

• adjective (Context 3)

Closely united, blended, or firmly committed to an idea, practice, or partner.

Usage Example

"Our design team is not uncommitted to this specific layout if you prefer a different approach."

Strongest
uncommitted
Strong
unattached
detached
indifferent
separate

• noun (Context 4)

A person who is married (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The resort offers special vacation packages tailored for young marrieds."

Strongest
single
Strong
bachelor
spinster

Similar words to married

Words similar to married shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

marital
matrimonial
wedded
wed
conjugal
committed
connubial
spouse
See all synonyms of married

• Nearby Words

marrakech
marriage
marriageable
married
marrow
marrowbone
marrowbones

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Married. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/married
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