unyoung

adjective

ˌən-ˈyəŋ How to pronounce unyoung (audio)
Definition of unyoungnext
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age the park has walking trails that are suitable for both young and unyoung visitors

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unyoung
  1. elderly
  2. old
  3. aged
Adjective
  • People who are elderly, sick, or disabled may not be capable of flight.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The flash-forward also features Lori Loughlin as an elderly version of her character, Becky, complete with an exaggeratedly wide prosthetic derriere.
    John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of elderly
Adjective
  • Our observations suggest older bucks deposit pheromones on these rubs, and that plays an important role in the dominance ladder of a herd.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Black men younger than 30 and older than 65 were the most likely to support Harris at 78% and 87%, respectively.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of old
Adjective
  • This time around, my kids (aged 11, 8, 6, and 2) are fully tuned in to the candidates and the stakes.
    Chloe Schama, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Each section of the building’s exterior is paired with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters that don both the east and west façades of the tower, giving it a glamorous aged feel without overdoing it.
    Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of aged
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“Unyoung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unyoung. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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