What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unwed
Example
She is an unwed mother. [unwed: adjective]
Example
He remained unwed until his late thirties. [unwed: adjective]
unmarried
Example
She is currently unmarried. [unmarried: adjective]
Example
He has been unmarried for several years. [unmarried: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unmarried is more commonly used than unwed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unwed and unmarried?
Unmarried is more commonly used in formal contexts, while unwed is more informal.
