unsweetened

adjective

un·​sweet·​ened ˌən-ˈswē-tᵊnd How to pronounce unsweetened (audio)
: not containing added sugar : not sweetened
unsweetened baking chocolate

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Choose unsweetened almond milk to avoid possible side effects of too much sugar. 4. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025 Diners will be able to add the protein, which is unsweetened, to any cold foam flavor. Ani Freedman, Fortune, 19 June 2025 Canned coconut milk is unsweetened, and some brands contain nothing more than coconut solids and water. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025 Instead, opt for water, sparkling water, or unsweetened herbal teas. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsweetened was circa 1775

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“Unsweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsweetened. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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