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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Lorenz also recommends stocking up on packages of unsweetened applesauce. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 Off it, he’s sold everything from unsweetened green tea to skin-care products. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025 Frozen, unsweetened fruit is an excellent alternative if fresh fruit isn't available. Eat smaller portions. Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 June 2025 Protein cold foam Starbucks is testing out a new protein cold foam option that would add roughly 15 grams of protein to its drinks through the addition of an unsweetened protein powder. Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 12 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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