unsweetened

adjective

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

Examples of unsweetened in a Sentence

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However, for the health-conscious, unsweetened ice tea is just as flavorful. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Focus on smoothies with a base of water or unsweetened almond or coconut milk. Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026 Drink a cup of unsweetened black or green tea, eat berries at breakfast, have an apple or pear for a snack, add beans to your lunch or dinner, or enjoy a small piece of dark chocolate or low-sugar cocoa as a treat. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026 Start by melting a stick of butter with either cocoa powder or unsweetened baker's chocolate. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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