untreated

adjective

ˌən-ˈtrē-təd How to pronounce untreated (audio)
Definition of untreatednext
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 The average person waits nine years after a diagnosis before doing anything about it, even as research ties untreated hearing loss to depression, isolation, falls and higher dementia risk. — Allison Palmer july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 A week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors on Wednesday said the biggest dangers now facing survivors are untreated wounds and infectious diseases. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Officials report at least 2,295 dead and more than 11,000 injured, while thousands crowd shelters or sleep outside as doctors warn of untreated wounds and spreading disease in a strained system. — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 2 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 See All Example Sentences for untreated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
  1. unprocessed
  2. natural
  3. raw
  4. native
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • The duo, known for fictional young adult content on YouTube, plans to keep leveling up their material while keeping it native to the internet.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Once the phone’s native audio was passed through Nomono’s system through the enhanced lavalier recording, his voice came through clearly while the ambient street sound stayed present but no longer overwhelming.
    — Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of native

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