unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯrn 

1

: not born : not brought into life

2

: still to appear : future

3

: existing without birth

Synonyms

• coming
• future

Examples of unborn in a Sentence

a home entertainment system that can be adapted for products as yet unborn

Recent Examples on the Web

One risk when using retinoids is severe harm to an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. —Ashley Wong, Health, 5 Jan. 2025

Mothers can also pass HIV to their unborn babies during pregnancy. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025

Thomann, who was a teacher at Dos Pueblos High School, lost her unborn baby in the fall and suffered multiple fractures to her skull and chest, according to the outlets. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025

What follows is a tense series of events as Ethan tries (and often fails) to outsmart the Traveler and prevent a terrible tragedy, all without getting his girlfriend and unborn baby killed. —Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

: not born

especially : still to appear : future

unborn generations

Medical Definition

unborn

adjective

un·​born -ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

: not yet born : existing in utero

unborn children