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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Mix a few drops of mild, unscented dish soap with warm water. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026 Using an unscented formula will help prevent your food from absorbing odors. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026 There are also unscented varieties, though these can have a stronger smell of alcohol. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025 For those who prefer unscented candles or want to stock up on tapers for their next dinner party, Anthropologie is hosting a sale on some of the brand’s best sellers. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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