unscented

adjective

un·​scent·​ed ˌən-ˈsen-təd How to pronounce unscented (audio)
Synonyms of unscentednext
: having no scent : not scented
an unscented deodorant
unscented dish soap

Examples of unscented in a Sentence

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While there’s an unscented, clear option, there’s also several tints and finishes to choice from. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026 The first is a laundry detergent offered unscented or in the brand’s signature fragrance. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026 Fill a clean sink or bucket—large enough to fully submerge the containers—with one gallon of cool water and one tablespoon of regular, unscented household chlorine bleach. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026 Some neurodivergent children may be extremely sensitive to smell and prefer unscented or lightly scented products. Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unscented

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscented was circa 1775

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“Unscented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscented. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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