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Definition of unwed

unwed

/ʌnˈwɛd/
un · wed
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• adjective

1

Not married; single (especially used of parents or couples living together).

Example

"The community center offers financial literacy workshops and childcare assistance for unwed parents."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While synonymous with 'unmarried' or 'single', 'unwed' is most commonly used before a noun in sociological or demographic contexts, such as 'unwed mother' or 'unwed parents'.

• Rhymes for unwed

• Nearby Words

unwearable
unweathered
unweave
unwed
unwedded
unweighted
unwelcome

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the privative prefix 'un-' and 'wed' (past participle of 'wed', from Old English 'weddian', meaning to pledge or covenant to marry).

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