unmarried

/ ʌnˈmærɪd /

adjective

1. not married

   an unmarried mother

2. films denoting a print of a cinematograph film in which the picture and sound recordings are on separate reels

Example Sentences

One of the most common ways for adherents to signal their commitment is to share social media posts with 4B-related hashtags, such as investment tips for women’s financial independence and photographs showcasing happily unmarried lives.

From Los Angeles Times

Overall 75% of unmarried young women have a “very unfavorable” view of Trump himself, with that hostility naturally spilling over to his supporters.

From Salon

“Marriage gives spouses the benefit of many legal presumptions and protections with regards to each other’s property and affairs. An unmarried partner, on the other hand, is at a much worse position than even an estranged child or sibling in a situation where the other partner has died or has become incapacitated,” said Joseph Fresard, elder law attorney at Simasko Law in Mount Clements, Michigan.

From Salon

Unmarried partners aren’t necessarily the default, so if you want them to be, naming them here is crucial.

From Salon

“For unmarried couples, this does not automatically exist, they are considered 'tenants in common' with a 50-50% ownership stake. If a partner in the relationship dies, 50% of the ownership of the property will pass to the deceased partner’s descendants,” said David Akrami, an attorney and owner of Akrami PLLC, a full-service law firm based in Dallas-Fort Worth that does estate planning.

From Salon

Related Words

• eligible
• widowed