unmarried

adjective

un·​mar·​ried ˌən-ˈmer-ēd 

-ˈma-rēd

: not married:

a

: not now or previously married

b

: being divorced or widowed

unmarried noun

Synonyms of unmarried

• single
• unwed

Examples of unmarried in a Sentence

an unmarried couple who are living together

a girl who swore she'd remain unmarried for her whole life

Recent Examples on the Web

Rama informs her of his marital status and playfully directs her to Lakshmana, presenting him as unmarried. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Graham was originally appointed to fill her unmarried brother’s seat as a placeholder after his sudden death last summer. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

While increases occurred across nearly all demographic groups, some of the largest were seen among younger and unmarried parents, those in lower-income households and those without a four-year college degree. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unmarried

• miscarried
• remarried
• unvaried
• berried
• buried
• ferried
• harried
• married
• parried
• serried
• tarried
• varied

Kids Definition

unmarried

adjective

un·​mar·​ried ˌən-ˈmar-ēd 

: not married:

a

: not now or previously married

b

: being divorced or widowed