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unmarried
/ʌnˈmæɹid/
The word "unmarried" is a neutral term used to describe someone who has never been married or is not currently in a marriage. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents, government forms, and official applications, where it serves as the direct opposite of "married." In casual conversation, people more commonly use the word "single" to describe their relationship status.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is filling out a tedious government form in her dorm room.
Chloe Smith
This tax thing is such a drag. Do I put 'unmarried' or just leave it?
Leo Smith
You're literally single, Chloe. Just tick the box and stop yapping.
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Chloe uses the idiom 'such a drag' to express that the paperwork is boring and tedious. Leo responds with his typical cynical tone, using 'yapping' (modern slang for talking too much) to dismiss her hesitation over the formal term 'unmarried'.