unseasoned

adjective un·sea·soned \ ˌən-ˈsē-zᵊnd \

Definition of unseasoned

:not seasoned: such as

a :not seasoned with added spices or savory ingredients

unseasoned food

b :lacking age or seasoning :inexperienced

unseasoned performers

c :not matured or developed by growth or passage of time :immature

unseasoned timber/lumber/wood

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This year’s matchup could turn into a battle of ground attacks with both teams sporting unseasoned quarterbacks.

— james weber, Cincinnati.com, "What to watch: Northern Kentucky high school football week 1," 24 Aug. 2017
Soup-baristas on a recent weekend offered a $4 special infused with the flavors of tom kha gai, and recommended sparking the unseasoned $3 broth-latte with condiments such as a tiny spoonful of sea salt.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Bone broth debated: Is it a health food or a rip-off?," 23 Aug. 2017
In attempting to solve the crime, local authorities bring in an unseasoned FBI agent, Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen), who joins the far more experienced Cory to track the killer.

— peter rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, "The story of 'Wind River' is swallowed up by outlandish plot devices," 4 Aug. 2017
That its candidate in this race is the unseasoned Ossoff is evidence of how thin its ranks have become.

— robert costa, Washington Post, "Georgia special election: Hard-fought House race in suburban Atlanta comes to an end as a referendum on Trump," 20 June 2017
That its candidate in this race is the unseasoned Ossoff is evidence of how thin its ranks have become.

— robert costa, chicagotribune.com, "Georgia special election a referendum on Trump," 19 June 2017
When cooking in advance, partially cover the unseasoned broth, let cool, then refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat and season before using.

— charles lam, NBC News, "Chefs Share Dishes Inspired by Family Recipes for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month," 11 May 2017
Its base is an unseasoned stock—usually pork or chicken—and vegetables.

— todd pitock, Smithsonian, "You’ve Been Slurping Ramen All Wrong," 13 Jan. 2017

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adjective un·sea·soned \ ˌən-ˈsē-zᵊnd \

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:not made ready or fit for use (as by the passage of time)

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