unfiltered

adjective

un·​fil·​tered ˌən-ˈfil-tərd How to pronounce unfiltered (audio)
Synonyms of unfilterednext
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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Below, in an unfiltered, minimally edited (only for clarity) interview, the mother-daughter duo take PEOPLE through the final days on set, share their hopes for the characters' futures and answer a few lingering questions. Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 With Ride or Die, Evan strips away all expectations and aims to start over and present an unfiltered side of himself. Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 Adams is thrilled that the world is now getting an unfiltered view of what foreigners think of America. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 Below, two Vogue editors decided to put men’s ballet flats to the test—and give their unfiltered thoughts in the process. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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