unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯrn 

1

: not born : not brought into life

2

: still to appear : future

3

: existing without birth

Synonyms

• 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

Judge Lawrence Mirman sentenced Soto-Escalera to death for the murder of Wise, and also sentenced him to death for the murder of their unborn child. —Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025

Health authorities around the country were quick to point out that evidence suggests acetaminophen is an effective and safe treatment for pregnant women and poses no risk to an unborn child. —Maria Shriver, Time, 9 Oct. 2025

Newton and Brown’s unborn child will bring Newton’s number of children to a total of nine. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025

Based on Danielle Valentine's Delicate Condition, the anthology's 12th installment is essentially a Rosemary's Baby dupe, following Anna Victoria Alcott (Emma Roberts), a Hollywood actress on an IVF journey who is convinced dark forces are after her unborn child. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 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