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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Swap out sugary drinks — Hydrate with water, herbal teas or unsweetened alternatives. Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 To make a cup of turmeric hot chocolate, bring a cup of your preferred unsweetened milk to a simmer on the stovetop. Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025 Parents who choose these beverages should look for unsweetened products that do not have sugar or non-sugar sweeteners. Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025 Combine 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with one-half cup of an unsweetened milk, such as almond milk. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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