unborn

/ˈʌn.bɔːrn/

Definitions

1. adjective

not yet born; existing or conceived but not yet born

“The couple anxiously awaited the arrival of their unborn child.”

2. noun

a person or animal that has not yet been born; an unborn creature

“The doctor specialized in the care of the unborn and their mothers.”

3. noun

a potential or hypothetical thing, such as a problem or a challenge

“The company faced the challenge of dealing with an unborn crisis.”

Synonyms

  • preborn
  • unconceived
  • uncreated

Antonyms

  • born
  • created
  • existent