unmarried
adjective
un·mar·ried
ˌən-ˈmer-ēd 
-ˈma-rēd
: not married:
a
: not now or previously married
b
: being divorced or widowed
unmarried
noun
Examples of unmarried in a Sentence
an unmarried couple who are living together
a girl who swore she'd remain unmarried for her whole life
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Meanwhile, an unmarried man of the same age is simply called a bachelor, or, in gaming circles, a wizard.
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David Sedaris, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Moving forward, Pinheiro said, more research should be done on ways to support unmarried people.
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Mary’s Journey From Wallflower to Leading Lady The story begins at Longbourn, where the Bennet family’s five unmarried daughters navigate the rigid expectations of Regency society.
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David Sedaris, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Additionally, unmarried individuals are less likely to seek preventive care or cancer screenings.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Moving forward, Pinheiro said, more research should be done on ways to support unmarried people.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Mary’s Journey From Wallflower to Leading Lady The story begins at Longbourn, where the Bennet family’s five unmarried daughters navigate the rigid expectations of Regency society.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Unmarried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmarried. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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unmarried
adjective
un·mar·ried
ˌən-ˈmar-ēd
: not married:
a
: not now or previously married
b
: being divorced or widowed
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