unborn
word
/ˈənˈbɔɹn/
/ʌnbˈɔːn/
Definition
Not yet born; refers to a baby or child who is still inside the mother's womb and has not been born yet.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective before nouns: 'unborn child', 'unborn baby'. Usually refers to fetuses, not to older children or adults. Neutral, can be used in formal or sensitive contexts, such as medicine, family, or discussions about pregnancy.
Spanish: no nacido - por nacerPortuguese (BR): não nascidoPortuguese (PT): por nascer - não nascidoChinese (Simplified): 未出生的Chinese (Traditional): 未出生的Hindi: अजन्माArabic: لم يولد بعدBengali: অজাতRussian: не родившийсяJapanese: まだ生まれていないVietnamese: chưa sinhKorean: 태어나지 않은Turkish: doğmamışUrdu: پیدا نہ ہونے والاIndonesian: belum lahir
Example Sentences
The doctor listened to the unborn baby's heartbeat.
basic
She talked to her unborn child every afternoon.
basic
There are special vitamins for unborn babies.
basic
She already loves her unborn daughter so much.
natural
They named their unborn baby before knowing the gender.
natural
Many parents make plans for their unborn children’s future.
natural