Definition of unbaptizednext

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Recent Examples of unbaptized To the left of Bernard are Hebrew children; to the right are the Christian children who were baptized (the unbaptized being in Limbo). — Mary Jo Bang july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025 Researchers think the bodies likely belonged to unbaptized children. — Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024 Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance. — NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021 Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbaptized
Adjective
  • In a 33-page complaint filed in Sacramento County court, Qualls made several allegations against Chairwoman Corrin Rankin, Executive Director Scott Winn, spokesperson Matt Shupe along with other unnamed party officials.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In a 2015 episode of the crypto podcast Epicenter, Hanson described several internal trials at unnamed corporations.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The unidentified man reportedly drove into traffic before being hit.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The victim was walking southbound on the sidewalk when the unidentified suspect approached her, police said.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • By that time, investigators had run down anonymous tips, interviewed witnesses and contacted attorneys hired by the accused, the documents show.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Police asked anyone with information about the killing to call Huntersville police Detective Charlene Tombaugh at 704-464-5509 or the North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-896-7867.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Unbaptized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbaptized. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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