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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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 unprocessed On top of that, raw, unprocessed wool has yet one more perk that’s easy to overlook. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026 More than 35 percent of ballots in Los Angeles County remain unprocessed. Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 In California’s primary election, held June 2, thousands of ballots remain unprocessed according to the state’s ballot-tracking website. Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026 Researchers also recently found that a higher intake of unprocessed meat may protect against dementia in older people who have a variant of a certain gene. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprocessed
Adjective
  • For best results, refresh natural mulches once a year in spring or fall to keep mulch lines good and thick.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • By putting fashion, food, art and hospitality into the same natural flow, Fontainebleau makes that customer’s time work considerably harder.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Last year, 45,093 people died in Colorado — an increase in raw numbers from 44,527 deaths in 2024, but an improvement after adjusting for population growth and aging.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
  • People can protect themselves by washing their hands, washing produce, cooking and heating produce and avoid eating raw foods and unpasteurized milk.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • These crucial fields are severely understaffed, causing long wait times and untreated conditions, particularly in rural areas.
    John Samuels, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The illness can last anywhere from days to over a month if untreated, and symptoms could relapse one or more times after a person feels better.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!