Unwed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɛd/

Definitions of unwed

adjective not married; single

Example Sentences

A1 She is an unwed mother.

A2 The unwed couple decided to live together.

B1 In some cultures, being unwed is still considered taboo.

B2 The unwed princess faced pressure to marry and produce an heir.

C1 The unwed actor kept his personal life private to avoid speculation.

C2 Despite societal expectations, she remained unwed and focused on her career.

Examples of unwed in a Sentence

formal There are many social stigmas surrounding unwed mothers in some cultures.

informal She's been unwed for years but doesn't seem to mind at all.

slang I heard she's knocked up and unwed. Drama!

figurative The unwed branches of the family tree are starting to outnumber the married ones.

Grammatical Forms of unwed

• past tense: unwed
• plural: unweds
• comparative: more unwed
• superlative: most unwed
• present tense: unwed
• future tense: will unwed
• perfect tense: have unwed
• continuous tense: is unwedding
• singular: unwed
• positive degree: unwed
• infinitive: to unwed
• gerund: unwedding
• participle: unwedded

Origin and Evolution of unwed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwed' originated from the Old English word 'unwedd' which meant not married or without a spouse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unwed' has retained its original meaning of not married but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to individuals who are not in a committed relationship or partnership.