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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Chocolate milk, unsweetened seltzers and some juice drinks will remain options, while diet and full-sugar sodas will no longer be eligible. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026 The recipe allows customers to control their own sweetness by leaving the drink unsweetened or by adding their ideal number of classic syrup pumps. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026 Sip echinacea tea for blood sugar support 📈 While echinacea tea isn’t a replacement for medication or lifestyle changes to manage blood sugar, some early evidence suggests that unsweetened echinacea tea may improve the body's response to blood sugar. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026 Allow this to cool for 5 minutes, then whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder, crème de cassis liqueur, and pure vanilla extract. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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