unsweetened

adjective

un·​sweet·​ened ˌən-ˈswē-tᵊnd 

: not containing added sugar : not sweetened

unsweetened baking chocolate

Examples of unsweetened in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the jalapeño-cheddar bun is such a fun touch — with a profile almost like unsweetened cornbread, but in sturdy bread form. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are our latest obsession, marrying unsweetened cocoa powder with cinnamon, light brown sugar, and plenty of shredded zucchini. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026

Just be sure to choose unsweetened peanut butter and dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026

To reap their full nutritional benefits, opt for plain, unsalted, and unsweetened varieties, suggests Kristen Smith, MS, RDN, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsweetened

• sweetened