unborn

adjective

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

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a home entertainment system that can be adapted for products as yet unborn
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Children and pregnant women are among the most at risk of severe disease; measles can also harm unborn fetuses. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 That debate contrasts traditional conservative values – including protecting the unborn and preserving the nation’s Judeo-Christian heritage – against liberal values that embrace a society made up of people of different religions and backgrounds. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Others have considered giving up their unborn child for adoption, so the baby could have a better future. — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 But during Kiya’s second trimester, doctors discovered that their unborn son had trisomy 18. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unborn

Word History

First Known Use

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

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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