unprocessed

adjective

un·​pro·​cessed ˌən-ˈprä-ˌsest 

-ˈprō-,

-səst

: not processed

unprocessed film

unprocessed foods

unprocessed files

Synonyms

• crude
• native
• natural
• raw
• rude
• undressed
• unrefined
• untreated

Examples of unprocessed in a Sentence

unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor

Recent Examples on the Web

Fruit is another unprocessed, sweet option for dessert that is both nutrient-dense and delicious, Siegel and Arévalo said. —Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Dec. 2024

Those lipids greatly outnumbered healthier ones that typically come from unprocessed foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like avocados and olive oil. —Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024

While this type of polyphenol is ideally obtained through unprocessed means like fruit and vegetables, its presence in dark chocolate may help offset the negative aspects of milk chocolate. —New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024

First Blood the film also put the spotlight on a lot of the unprocessed trauma that can come from fighting in a war. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above