unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce unborn (audio)
1
: not born : not brought into life
2
: still to appear : future
3
: existing without birth

Examples of unborn in a Sentence

a home entertainment system that can be adapted for products as yet unborn
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Rogers is currently serving a life sentence after being convicted of second-degree murder and murder of an unborn child following a two-week trial that wrapped up last month in Burke County. Chris Spargo, People.com, 28 May 2025 The finale will pick right back up to the present day in Seattle with Ellie continuing her path of vengeance while becoming a soon-to-be parent to Dina's (Isabela Merced) unborn child. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 May 2025 Her unborn child, who is considered a person under Ohio law, would also be denied United States citizenship if the mother was deported before the child was born, the lawsuit said. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025 And Jinny is on every front page, wanted for the kidnapping of her unborn child. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unborn

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unborn was before the 12th century

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“Unborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unborn. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

unborn

adjective
un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce unborn (audio)
: not born
especially : still to appear : future
unborn generations

Medical Definition

unborn

adjective
un·​born -ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce unborn (audio)
: not yet born : existing in utero
unborn children

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