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unconceived

unconceived

1 7.9
Not pregnant and not carrying a baby
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnkənˈsiːvd/
translation icon : no concebida
  • Many couples feel unconceived after unsuccessful treatments.

Examples

  • The doctor explained possible reasons for being unconceived and suggested further tests.

  • Despite their efforts, she remained unconceived after several months.

  • Many couples seek advice when they are still unconceived after trying for a year.

  • She remained unconceived after years of trying.

  • After years of trying to conceive, they finally accepted that they might remain unconceived and started exploring other options.

  • The couple felt saddened by the thought of their unconceived dreams of parenthood slipping away.

  • Due to health issues, she accepted that she would likely stay unconceived for the foreseeable future.

Synonyms

unpregnant
vsunconceived
1 6.3

Not carrying a baby inside the body

is the broader label for the same non‑pregnant condition
nonpregnant
vsunconceived
  • Specialized
2.9

Not carrying a baby inside the body

is the more general term for that same absence of pregnancy
unexpectant
vsunconceived
6.8

Not pregnant and not carrying a baby

is focused on absence of conception rather than on anticipation
unimpregnated
vsunconceived
  • Specialized
8.8

A female animal or egg not fertilized by a male

applies to people who have not become pregnant rather than unfertilized eggs

Antonyms

1.0

Having a baby or a young animal growing inside the belly

Surface Forms

unconceived positive

Morphology

unconceived = conceived (transparent) = un + conceive + ed

The meaning is a straightforward negative of 'conceived' (not having conceived/pregnant), so learners who know 'conceive' can infer it.

Etymology

Unconceived is made from un- 'not' and conceived, which comes from old words meaning 'to take in', the same idea you see in receive. So for pregnancy unconceived means 'not taken in', that is 'not pregnant'.