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

In a stroke of good luck though, Smith’s unborn child had a healthy heartbeat, the doctor said. —Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

Today's ruling is another clear and decisive victory that will ensure the lives of countless unborn children remain protected and that South Carolina continues to lead the charge in defending the sanctity of life. —Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

Many parents create a list of potential names for their unborn child, hoping to select one that captures their spirit and personality—a name that will stay with them their whole life. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 8 May 2025

In this love story and urgent call to action, an Indigenous couple risk everything to defend the Amazon and their unborn child’s future. —Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 May 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