UNSWEETENED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

unsweetened

adjective

Definition of unsweetened

as in dry

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Recent Examples of unsweetened Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are our latest obsession, marrying unsweetened cocoa powder with cinnamon, light brown sugar, and plenty of shredded zucchini. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026 To reap their full nutritional benefits, opt for plain, unsalted, and unsweetened varieties, suggests Kristen Smith, MS, RDN, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 After the dessert-like gourmand perfume boom of the past several years, more and more people are seeking out the unsweetened side of vanilla in their fragrances. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Immigrants probably first brought yogurt to the US in the nineteenth century, keeping cultures alive, making batches in home kitchens, and typically eating it as an unsweetened accompaniment to savory food. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsweetened

Adjective

And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
And El Nino is supposed to keep west Africa hot and dry through the winter.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

Brown sidestepped a question about the internal dysfunction that led to his exit from Philly, which included complaints about the Eagles’ offense and a soured relationship with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of soured

Adjective

Wells Fargo expects shoppers to increasingly favor value packs and alternatives that use less cocoa, including gummies, sour candy, wafers and caramel.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
First, a layer of malt, then a few sour worms and a layer of my dirt mixture.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of sour

Adjective

Press the dough into an approximately 14 by 4-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom and sprinkle with the sparkling sugar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
The savory vol-au-vent with pear and onion jam, tart tamarind and pecorino cheese is ambitious, but the pastry itself was a bit heavy, the layers not quite flaky enough for the abundant stuffing.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of tart

Adjective

With blistering satirical slants and a steady mix of acidic jabs at middle-class life, Darko should be boffo among the teen and young adults segment as well as those viewers still plugged into a sophomoric self-identity.

— Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Rice vinegar is acidic and tart, with little natural sweetness.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of acidic

Adjective

The apples provide a surprising but delightful sweetness to the tart, vinegary red cabbage.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
In this preparation, they’re topped with a crunchy and tangy chow chow, a vinegary Southern relish of pickled vegetables.

— Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of vinegary

Adjective

By swapping in tomatillos for the more common tomatoes and pairing them with citrus, Schmitt brings bright, tangy notes to this simple soup.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Some fans are staunch defenders of the polarizing pork sandwich, which consists of a boneless pork patty smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, topped with onions and pickles and served on a toasted roll.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of tangy

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