unwed

/' n'wed/ Cách viết khác : (unwedded) /' n'wedid/

Thân thiện

An unwed mother reads a bedtime story to her young daughter.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not married; single: Describes a person who has never entered into a marriage.
   • Relating to a person who is not married: Used to specify the marital status of an individual in a particular context.

Usage

The adjective "unwed" is used attributively (before a noun) to describe a person's unmarried status. It is a formal or journalistic term, often used in specific social or legal contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She became an unwed mother at a young age.
  • The study focused on the economic challenges faced by unwed individuals.
  • He remained unwed his entire life.

Advanced Usage

• "Unwed" vs. "Single": "Unwed" is more formal and specifically denotes the legal state of never having been married. "Single" is more common and can be broader, sometimes including divorced or widowed people, though it often means never married in casual use.
• Sociological/Legal Context: The term is frequently used in demographic studies, legal documents, or news reports discussing topics like parenthood, taxation, or social services.
  • The policy provides support for unwed parents.

Variants and Related Words

• Unwedded (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning as "unwed."
  • The unwedded state was once heavily stigmatized.

Synonyms

• Single: Not married.
• Unmarried: Not married; a more neutral synonym.
• Spouseless: Without a spouse.

Antonyms

• Married: Having a spouse.
• Wedded: Married.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of someone who has not been married
   • unwed mother

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unwedded