UNTREATED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

untreated

adjective

ˌən-ˈtrē-təd

Definition of untreated

as in crude

being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining untreated wool

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Recent Examples of untreated Cyclosporiasis 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, 10 July 2026 For transitional-aged youths, prevention often means stepping in before early instability becomes permanent—before a rough stretch turns into chronic adult homelessness, long-term unemployment, justice involvement or untreated mental health needs. — Chris Simonsen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Why dogs and anxiety often go untreated Beaver told Campus Insights Media that dog anxiety is especially likely to develop when dogs live relatively isolated lives. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Children born to mothers with untreated depression and anxiety have a higher risk of falling behind on early developmental milestones. — Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for untreated

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Each daily serving of unprocessed meat increased the risk by 24%.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
More than 35 percent of ballots in Los Angeles County remain unprocessed.

— Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

Definition of unprocessed

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By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
This multitasking hair care product is known for reducing frizz, boosting shine, and hydrating split ends, and some natural oils even help with hair growth.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Definition of natural

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Rainfall — as little as a tenth of an inch, according to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN — can cause an overflow of stormwater and raw sewage to flow into the rivers.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026
How to Eat Shred raw Brussels sprouts and use in a coleslaw or salad.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Definition of raw

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To mimic their native environment, Ford recommends setting the pot in a shallow tray of water during the summer growing season.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Instead, ecologists increasingly advocate restoring native forests in areas that historically supported them.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

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