UNADULTERATED Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

unadulterated

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈdəl-tə-ˌrā-təd

Definition of unadulterated

as in pure

free from added matter an unadulterated solution is required for the experiment

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in sheer

having no exceptions or restrictions the unadulterated nonsense that you sometimes hear from political pundits on TV

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of unadulterated This recipe forgoes the fuss of standing guard over a pot of simmering sauce and instead celebrates the vegetable as its unadulterated self. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 The stream — called the Kornacki Cam — provides unadulterated number crunching without any pundits weighing in. — Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 That way, people can get a taste of the unadulterated baseline recipe, which features a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 In this taut epic, sporadic gunfire meets thumping beats, and heart-stopping terror is followed by unadulterated euphoria. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unadulterated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadulterated

Adjective

This butternut squash pasta is pure comfort, with roasted squash, garlic, and shallots blended into a creamy, smooth sauce.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Minions & Monsters kept its familiar chaos intact, but its turn toward sentiment may have left behind some of the pure silliness that built its core audience at home.

— David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of pure

Adjective

The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
But the nation’s summer has been an utter slog, lacking the identity and joy on the pitch that spectators have come to expect.

— Doha Madani, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026
At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.

— Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

Haiti’s Wilson Isidor had an absolute screamer from outside the box against Morocco.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Molecular self-assembly meets graphene Silicon solar panels have dominated the market for decades, but are rapidly hitting an absolute physical efficiency limit.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Roupp fought to stay in the game and record the first complete game of his career, but at 104 pitches, Vitello went to his bullpen to seal the blowout win instead of pushing his starter.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
These days, a complete Wirkkala set can fetch upwards of $3,600.

— Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

The total increases to $256 for 11 to 15 mph over the limit, $281 for 16 to 20 mph over, and $334 for more than 20 mph over.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
The Cubs have a total bonus pool of $9,644,100, nearly identical to their 2025 number.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of total

Browse Nearby Words

unadorned

unadulterated

unadventurous

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Unadulterated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadulterated. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of unadulterated

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on unadulterated

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

effulgence

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes