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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With surprise celebrity appearances, the series will offer an unfiltered, laugh‑out‑loud glimpse into the everyday chaos around a viral family. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026 From glitter tears to brutally honest monologues about addiction, the HBO drama series has quickly become a cultural phenomenon, thanks to its unfiltered portrayal of addiction, friendship and the harsh realities of growing up. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 Her posts are completely unfiltered, with Vonn chiming in five days after crash from the hospital in Italy, to the ambulance and plane transport back to the States all the way through her reunion at home with her beloved dog, Chance. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 Another poster features Malcolm's past crush, socially unfiltered Cynthia (Tania Raymonde), who is now in a punk band. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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