unwedded
/' n'wed/ Cách viết khác : (unwedded) /' n'wedid/
Definition
Adjective: - Describing a person who has never been married; single. - Often used to describe the marital status of a parent, particularly a mother, who has had a child without being married.
Usage
The adjective "unwedded" is used to describe a person's marital status. It is synonymous with "unmarried" but is less common in modern everyday English. It is most frequently encountered in formal, legal, or sociological contexts, often modifying "mother" or "father."
Examples
- The article discussed the social challenges faced by an unwedded mother in the previous century.
- He remained unwedded his entire life, dedicating himself to his research.
- In the census data, individuals were categorized as married, widowed, divorced, or unwedded.
Advanced Usage
- "Unwedded" can carry a formal or slightly archaic tone. In contemporary usage, "unmarried" or "single" is often preferred for neutral description.
- It is sometimes used in legal documents or historical narratives to specify marital status.
Variants and Related Words
- Unwed (adj.): A more common shortened form with the same meaning (e.g., ).
- Unmarried (adj.): The standard, neutral synonym.
- Single (adj.): A common, broad term meaning not married; it can also mean not in a romantic relationship.
Synonyms
- Unmarried
- Single
- Spouseless
Antonyms
- Married
- Wedded
- Espoused
Adjective
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of someone who has not been married
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unwed mother
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