unprocessed

adjective

un·​pro·​cessed ˌən-ˈprä-ˌsest How to pronounce unprocessed (audio)
-ˈprō-,
-səst
: not processed
unprocessed film
unprocessed foods
unprocessed files

Examples of unprocessed in a Sentence

unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor
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The delays had wide-ranging financial consequences for many borrowers, who could not move forward with repayment plans or qualify for loan discharges while their paperwork sat unprocessed. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 This sentiment is reflected in explosive industry growth: exports of unprocessed and semi-processed gum have nearly tripled in the last three decades. Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025 If an application remains unprocessed for over 60 days, the borrower could be moved into a regular administrative forbearance, which counts toward neither PSLF nor IDR forgiveness​. The upshot of the Department's update is that relief is coming, but not immediately. Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Food processing can decrease magnesium content, so choose unprocessed or minimally processed foods to get more magnesium.5 Foods High in Potassium Potassium, along with sodium, acts as an electrolyte to help maintain the right balance of fluids inside and outside the cells. Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unprocessed was in 1890

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprocessed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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