unwed

[ˌʌnˈwɛd]

unwed Definition

  • 1not married; single
  • 2of a mother: not married when the child was born

Using unwed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unwed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She remained unwed throughout her life.

  • Example

    The unwed mother decided to raise the child on her own.

  • Example

    He is an unwed father who pays child support.

  • Example

    The church does not allow unwed couples to live together.

unwed Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unwed

  • a woman who has given birth to a child and was not married at the time

    Example

    The government provides financial assistance to unwed mothers.

  • a man who has fathered a child but was not married to the child's mother

    Example

    The unwed father has the right to seek custody of his child.

  • a couple who have a child together but are not married

    Example

    The school requires unwed parents to provide legal documentation of their relationship status.

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Summary: unwed in Brief

'Unwed' [ˌʌnˈwɛd] describes someone who is not married, often used in reference to a mother who was not married when her child was born. It is synonymous with 'single,' 'unmarried,' 'celibate,' 'virgin,' 'bachelor,' and 'spinster.' The term extends into phrases like 'unwed mother' and 'unwed father,' referring to parents who were not married when their child was born.

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