unworn

adjective

un·​worn ˌən-ˈwȯrn How to pronounce unworn (audio)
Synonyms of unwornnext
1
a
: not impaired by use : not worn away
unworn tools
b
: not worn : new
unworn clothes
2
: not jaded : fresh, original

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The detailed images showed that the hatchling’s teeth were completely unworn. Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026 An unworn pair of Thrasher’s initial SB Blazer sold on eBay last year for $220 — just under three times the original retail price of $75. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 Jason Fiore, digital strategist at Earth Ragz, points out that holding onto unworn clothing actually works against sustainability. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026 As with the hoodie and sunglasses, Robby’s unworn helmet is a subtle but effective deployment of character via costuming, one that Wyle and the show’s creators put a lot of thought into when considering Robby’s season-two arc. Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unworn

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of unworn was circa 1586

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“Unworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unworn. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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