Unmarried

/ˌʌnˈmɛr.id/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
not married; single.
She is an unmarried woman who enjoys her independence.
referring to someone who has never been married.
He remained unmarried throughout his life, focusing on his career.
a term often used in legal or statistical contexts to describe a person's marital status.
The survey collected data on unmarried individuals for a better understanding of social trends.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'married'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unmarried parents:
Parents who are not married to each other.
unmarried couple:
A couple who are living together but not legally married.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

going solo
He's going solo this holiday season since he’s unmarried.
on the market
Being unmarried, she's back on the market for dating.