unmedicated

adjective

un·​med·​i·​cat·​ed ˌən-ˈme-də-ˌkā-təd 

: not medicated : not treated with or involving the use of medication

unmedicated patients

unmedicated childbirth

Examples of unmedicated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People who choose freebirth often cite reasons including a desire for greater autonomy during childbirth, negative experiences with the healthcare system, religious or philosophical beliefs or a preference for an entirely unmedicated birth experience. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Mainstream medical groups support puberty blockers and hormonal treatment for children who are consistent in their transgender identity and distressed by the prospect of unmedicated puberty. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026

The participants were unmedicated prior to treatment, age 27 on average and mostly female. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025

Her family believes Small was likely unmedicated and had an episode before being killed. — Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unmedicated

• dedicated