The term "unwed" refers to a person who is not married. It can be used to describe someone who has never been married or someone who is currently single and not in a committed relationship.
Usage examples
Statistics show that the number of unwed mothers has been steadily increasing in recent years.
She decided to raise her child as a single parent, despite being unwed.
Many unwed couples choose to live together without getting married.
The bride-to-be was surprised to find out that her future husband was still technically unwed due to a legal technicality.
The unwed father took responsibility for his child by paying child support and being actively involved in their life.
In Australia last week, the prime minister Julie Gillard delivered an historic and exceptionally moving national apology to thousands of unwed mothers who were forced by government policies to give up their babies for adoption over several decades. (frg.org.uk)
The bill also includes a provision that would deny benefits to children of unwed mothers under age 18. (edweek.org)
This person has supported with his check book the building and maintaining homes for unwed mothers in need. (nystateofpolitics.com)