Definition of unprocessednext
as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor

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Recent Examples of unprocessed Marris had hoped the milk, unprocessed and natural, would help with her daughter Brooklyn’s constipation. — CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 An unprocessed salt like Oryx Desert Salt retains the trace minerals that occur from its natural source. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Finally, Pure Audio Mode provides an unprocessed stereo output via independent left and right channels for anyone who needs full post-production control. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Its advocates preach the environmental and emotional benefits of natural burials and encourage mourners to bear witness to a corpse in its unprocessed state before it is borne away to a funeral home. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed
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Adjective
  • Native island elements and materials were used throughout to create a comfortable, luxurious space that felt like an extension of Fiji's natural beauty.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Trade sparkles for natural texture with these ornaments handcrafted by Colombian artisans in the Andes.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Hike up to the pool for a feast of raw shellfish served with a mosaic of sauces at Mira Fireside by chef José Luis Hinostroza.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2026
  • While promising, questions remain about how this technology will match the raw power and chest-thumping depth of dedicated sound systems with standalone subwoofers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The most extreme is the outdoor pool with Lucerne’s lake water (untreated), a truly icy experience undertaken naked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • It’s not generally recommended to mix old, stale gasoline with fresh fuel, especially if the old gas has been sitting untreated for several months.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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