Unmarried: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmarried

 

[ ʌnˈmærɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

status

Not married or legally bound in a relationship

Synonyms

single, unattached

Examples of usage

  • She is currently unmarried and focused on her career.
  • He remained unmarried his whole life, preferring to travel instead.
Context #2 | Adjective

status

Not involved in a romantic relationship

Synonyms

available, unattached

Examples of usage

  • Despite being unmarried, she was in a committed relationship.
  • He enjoys the freedom of being unmarried and independent.
Context #3 | Adjective

legal status

Having never been married

Synonyms

single, unwed

Examples of usage

  • She is an unmarried woman by law.
  • He inherited the property as the only unmarried sibling.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmarried" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solteiro

🇮🇳 अविवाहित

🇩🇪 ledig

🇮🇩 belum menikah

🇺🇦 неодружений

🇵🇱 nieżonaty

🇯🇵 未婚 (みこん)

🇫🇷 célibataire

🇪🇸 soltero

🇹🇷 bekar

🇰🇷 미혼 (mihon)

🇸🇦 غير متزوج

🇨🇿 svobodný

🇸🇰 slobodný

🇨🇳 未婚 (wèihūn)

🇸🇮 neporočen

🇮🇸 ókvæntur

🇰🇿 бойдақ

🇬🇪 დაუქორწინებელი

🇦🇿 subay

🇲🇽 soltero

Etymology

The word 'unmarried' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'married'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe individuals who are not married or legally bound in a relationship. The concept of being unmarried has evolved over time, reflecting changes in societal norms and attitudes towards marriage. Today, being unmarried can signify different things to different people, from independence and freedom to a lack of commitment or simply not having found the right partner.

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