unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯrn 

1

: not born : not brought into life

2

: still to appear : future

3

: existing without birth

Synonyms

• coming
• future

Examples of unborn in a Sentence

a home entertainment system that can be adapted for products as yet unborn

Recent Examples on the Web

Under heatwave conditions, pregnant women and their unborn children are particularly at risk. —Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025

Yet, and still, healthy women enter hospitals to give birth to their precious unborn babies, and some never leave. —Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025

Focusing on the Dutton baby who will presumably carry on the family (and franchise’s) legacy, Cara accepts that Elizabeth and her unborn child are leaving, headed back to her native Boston. —Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025

On Thursday, April 3, a judge sentenced Justin Soriano, 43, to 40 years to life in state prison for the death of Shanice Young, 31, and her unborn child, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said in a press release. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unborn

• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• firstborn
• foodborne
• forborne
• forewarn
• forlorn

Kids Definition

unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

: not born

especially : still to appear : future

unborn generations

Medical Definition

unborn

adjective

un·​born -ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

: not yet born : existing in utero

unborn children