unsweetened

adjective

un·​sweet·​ened ˌən-ˈswē-tᵊnd How to pronounce unsweetened (audio)
: not containing added sugar : not sweetened
unsweetened baking chocolate

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When possible, opt for water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea instead. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Nov. 2025 So, people who regularly enjoyed black coffee and unsweetened tea were also lumped in with those who had specialty coffee drinks and sweet tea. Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025 Options include: Iced Banana Cream Protein Matcha: A green tea latte with unsweetened matcha and classic syrup, topped with the new Banana Protein Cold Foam (24 grams of protein in a grande sized drink). Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025 In a small bowl stir together powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsweetened was circa 1775

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“Unsweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsweetened. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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