unfiltered

adjective

un·​fil·​tered ˌən-ˈfil-tərd How to pronounce unfiltered (audio)
1
: not filtered
unfiltered wine
also : not modified, processed, or refined
unfiltered commercial publicity material. Paul Grimes
2
: lacking a filter
an unfiltered cigarette

Examples of unfiltered in a Sentence

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As the only grocery store on the island, Hudson’s is the heart of Boca Grande and worth a stop for provisions and an unfiltered look at local life. Staff Author, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025 The series will also give an unfiltered look at how the Grammy winner winds down after pulling off her three-hour shows. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Its unfiltered portrayal of second chances and the emotional toll of chasing a dream earned praise from critics and viewers alike. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025 The Rolling Stone Interview will run every other week with more in-depth, unfiltered conversations with the artists and icons who continue to shape our culture. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfiltered

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfiltered was circa 1775

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“Unfiltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfiltered. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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