unborn
Americanadjective
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not yet born; yet to come; future.
unborn generations.
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not yet delivered; still existing in the mother's womb.
an unborn baby.
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existing without birth or beginning.
adjective
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not yet born or brought to birth
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still to come in the future
the unborn world
Etymology
Origin of unborn
before 900; Middle English; Old English unbornen. See un- 1, born
Example Sentences
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"Unborn babies are a source of profound joy for those who view them," he wrote in his Wednesday opinion.
From Salon • Aug. 18, 2023
"It was the worst three weeks of my life," she said, targeted by the National Front and the Society for the Prevention for the Unborn Child, which sent her pictures of foetuses.
From BBC • May 13, 2018
In addition to Nance, it was signed by evangelist Alveda King of Civil Rights for the Unborn; Kay Coles James, a former director for the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2018
"For Marie Stopes, this is only a first step," said Liam Gibson from the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, a predominantly Catholic-backed pressure group.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2012
Make sure the back door opens, warned Unborn Twin.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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