untreated
adjective
un·treat·ed
ˌən-ˈtrē-təd 
: not treated
untreated wastewater
especially
: not improved or controlled medically
an untreated case of pneumonia
untreated diabetic patients
Examples of untreated in a Sentence
untreated wool
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Yet, even untreated, the water could still have applications in agriculture or mining.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
Hazardous Conditions: Freezing rain is expected to create icy patches, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Beyond the workplace, untreated mental health challenges can erode personal relationships and physical health.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
As for the minority serving a sentence upon conviction, that sentence is never permanent injury, untreated health conditions or death.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
Hazardous Conditions: Freezing rain is expected to create icy patches, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Beyond the workplace, untreated mental health challenges can erode personal relationships and physical health.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
As for the minority serving a sentence upon conviction, that sentence is never permanent injury, untreated health conditions or death.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untreated. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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untreated
adjective
un·treat·ed
-ˈtrēt-əd
: not subjected to treatment
an untreated disease
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