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

However, a Louisiana state paternity law may cause some complications for Blanchard and her unborn child. —Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024

Movement leaders look the other way as the party waters down decades of support for the right to life of unborn children. —Alexandra Desanctis, National Review, 12 July 2024

Though rare, listeria can have serious consequences for an unborn child. —Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 9 July 2024

Atop that list are the unborn, children and teens, for whom marijuana can interfere with brain development, as well as individuals with mental health disorders, such as anxiety, clinical depression and schizophrenia; the symptoms of such conditions can worsen with use of the drug. —Joerg Leheste, Scientific American, 8 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

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