unworn

adjective

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

Examples of unworn in a Sentence

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That’s because at the Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Pre-Show at the Beverly Hilton, Ariana Grande donned an unworn vintage 1966 Givenchy Haute Couture dress. Matt Minton, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025 Any unopened/unworn item shipped to a USA destination can be returned for any reason within 14 days of the shipping date. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Oct. 2024 For instance, an old storage bin could be used for organizing, or fabric from unworn clothes can be upcycled into cleaning rags or DIY projects. True Tamplin, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 To compensate, many of us end up buying more bras—and often, those go unworn. Charlotte Owen, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024 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. 2025.

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