What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unmarried
Example
She is still unmarried at the age of 35. [unmarried: adjective]
Example
He's been unmarried since his divorce last year. [unmarried: adjective]
unwed
Example
She gave birth to an unwed child at the age of 18. [unwed: adjective]
Example
The couple decided to remain unwed despite being together for many years. [unwed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unmarried is more common than unwed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unmarried and unwed?
Unmarried is more formal than unwed.
