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

For a lower-sugar, iron-rich treat, enjoy dark chocolate with a scoop of unsweetened peanut butter. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 9 Oct. 2026

To keep sugar content low, make chia pudding with unsweetened milk and avoid adding large amounts of sweeteners. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsweetened

• sweetened