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Definition of unsworn

unsworn

/ʌnˈswɔːrn/
un · sworn
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• adjective

1

Given, made, or submitted without the formality of an oath (of testimony, a statement, or a declaration).

Example

"The defense attorney asked whether the defendant could read an unsworn statement to the court."

2

Not bound by or having taken a formal oath (especially of a witness or official).

Example

"The prospective jurors remained unsworn while the judge reviewed the preliminary motions."

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• Rhymes for unsworn

• Nearby Words

unswept
unswerving
unswervingly
unsworn
unsympathetic
unsympathetically
unsympathizing

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English unsworen, formed from the prefix un- ('not') and sworn, the past participle of swear (from Old English swerian, meaning 'to take an oath').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsworn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsworn
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