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unworn

adjective

un·​worn ˌən-ˈwȯrn How to pronounce unworn (audio)
Synonyms of unwornnext
1
a
: not impaired by use : not worn away
unworn tools
b
: not worn : new
unworn clothes
2
: not jaded : fresh, original

Examples of unworn in a Sentence

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As with the hoodie and sunglasses, Robby’s unworn helmet is a subtle but effective deployment of character via costuming, one that Wyle and the show’s creators put a lot of thought into when considering Robby’s season-two arc. Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 And some players, such as Nick Jensen, would much rather not let those suits sit at home unworn. Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Some superstitions believe that the underwear should be gifted and unworn. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 31 Dec. 2025 LaundRE rescued the unworn cotton indigo jeans and has given them a second life at its circular denim hub in the Docklands. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unworn

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of unworn was circa 1586

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“Unworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unworn. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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