unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯrn 

1

: not born : not brought into life

her unborn child

2

: still to appear : future

3

: existing without birth

Synonyms of unborn

• 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

He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity. — Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Yet in rare instances, pathogens can establish themselves in the unborn’s environment and cause havoc. — Mike McRae 24, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Many examples exist, such as student loan forgiveness, free healthcare, free college tuition and free access to mass murder of unborn children. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Maia Gutierrez, his stepdaughter, said his concern after waking up was for the woman and her unborn child. — Bymadison Weil, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

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