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unscented

adjective

Definition of unscentednext
as in odorless

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Recent Examples of unscented Leaving some rooms unscented makes the scented ones more intentional. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 Choose from five great scents or opt for unscented; the aluminum-free formula doesn't stain clothes. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026 The kit contains natural unscented dish soap and laundry detergent, travel size laundry pods, natural dishwasher pods, oxygen bleach powder and stain remover, natural all-purpose cleaner, and an all-purpose microfiber cloth. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Mix a few drops of mild, unscented dish soap with warm water. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unscented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscented
  1. odorless
  2. stinky
Adjective
  • The middle is crumbly, moist and odorless, with bits of charcoal from long-ago fires.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas produced by burning wood, gasoline, propane or other fuel.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of odorless
Adjective
  • These repellents are made of stinky smells and bad flavors that deer do not like, like potassium sorbate, whole egg solids, thyme oil, garlic, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Garbage cans can be smelly and gross, but flies love them thanks to their rotting food and stinky smells.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stinky

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“Unscented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscented. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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