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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Instead, opt for water, sparkling water, or unsweetened herbal teas. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025 The Strawberry Matcha Strato, featuring one of summer’s most popular combinations, includes unsweetened matcha, classic syrup, milk, ice and strawberry cream cold foam. Erin Clements, People.com, 7 July 2025 In addition to unsweetened versions, Ryl Tea, offers tea sweetened with monk fruit, Stevia, and allulose. Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Also, focus on drinking unsweetened beverages like water, low-fat milk, and plain tea or coffee. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 24 June 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 23 Jul. 2025.

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