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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Sadly, perhaps much of what the Oscar winner is doing here will be lost in the blowback the unsweetened Trump critic will undoubtedly be subjected to from the MAGA minions and their kingpin in the days to come. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025 Just be sure to choose unsweetened peanut butter and dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa. Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025 Instead, opt for unsweetened beverages such as water, plain coffee or tea, or sparkling water. Simon Spichak, Health, 16 Jan. 2025 Ina calls for two kinds of chocolate: semi-sweet (specifically Hershey’s chips) and unsweetened chocolate, extra-large eggs (her preferred, and uncommon, egg size), plus instant coffee granules and vanilla to boost the flavor of the chocolate. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 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 Mar. 2025.

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