UNPROCESSED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unprocessed

adjective

ˌən-ˈprä-ˌsest

Definition of unprocessed

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 About a dozen countries, including Guinea, Malawi and Zimbabwe, have restricted exports of unprocessed minerals to force local refining, borrowing from Indonesia’s nickel playbook. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 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

The menu focused on clean, whole ingredients, sacrificing robust seasoning to let the natural flavors shine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
An elfin force of nature with the natural showmanship of someone who takes hospitality seriously, Leo has the charisma to command the loyalty of his fresh-faced staff—and the pragmatism to resent the Labour Party’s business reforms.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of natural

Adjective

The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
The store features oak wooden floors, mineral plaster walls, raw travertine shelves, linen accents and furniture by Axel Einar Hjorth, George Nakashima and Lina Bo Bardi.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of raw

Adjective

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
But bleeding, lessons, and blockages can develop in the small intestine which can lead to big problems if left untreated.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of untreated

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