unpaired

/ˈʌnpɛrd/; /ˈʌnpeɪrd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not paired or matched with something else

“The unpaired socks were washed separately.”

2. noun

an electron, atom, or other entity that has not formed a pair with another

“In chemistry, unpaired electrons are particularly reactive.”

3. verb

to separate or remove something that has been paired or matched with something else

“The unpaired the socks from the wash to prevent further tangling.”

Synonyms

  • isolated
  • single

Antonyms

  • double
  • matched
  • paired