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

They were a network of institutions across the island of Ireland which housed unmarried women and their babies at a time when pregnancy outside marriage was viewed as scandalous.

From BBC

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

Taking these steps can give you more protections and benefits as unmarried partners and give you the freedom to choose how you want to be in a relationship.

From Salon

The creepy stuff about unmarried cat ladies destroying the world was not a winning introduction to the national stage and his latest crusade against immigrants from "Haitia" has been, well, deplorable.

From Salon

Related Words

• eligible
• widowed