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

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The brand releases its archives twice a year, ensuring that nothing goes unworn. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 No more impulse purchases that hang unworn or second-guessing in the fitting room. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Adidas Handball Spezial Shoes Buy Now for $110 While my Sambas typically sit unworn in the corner of my closet, the Handball Spezials have become a fixture in my wardrobe rotation. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 May 2025 Mindful Consumption Loom Daisy Harvey’s Loom connects individuals and brands with designers who can upcycle unworn pieces into bespoke designs. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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