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 Be sure to purchase untreated seed that is specifically labeled for sprouting. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 The untreated group developed significant and widespread inflammation (as measured by DTI imaging) over the season, where no inflammation was present in the group treated with itPBM. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The researchers looked at how the hemp fibers affected moisture management, thermal comfort and tactile properties in both untreated and rinsed denim fabrics. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Two of the children suffered untreated burns that left significant scarring, according to Uthmeier's office. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untreated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
  1. unprocessed
  2. natural
  3. raw
  4. native
Adjective
  • Johnson’s announcement, shared first with CNBC, comes a little more than a week after The Texas Tribune and VoteBeat reported that the DPS error caused at least 200,000 voter registration applications to go unprocessed.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The review cited research suggesting that replacing just 10% of calories from UPFs with unprocessed foods could lower dementia risk by 19%.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of unprocessed
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  • For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Toxins were found in all types of cat food — wet, dry and air- or freeze-dried — even in products labeled as natural and nutritionally superior, according to the analysis released Friday.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of natural
Adjective
  • Some businesses started selling marijuana under the theory that raw marijuana’s THC is in a form called THC-A, which only turns into impairing delta-9 when heated or burned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Rebuilding skilled trades For 39 years Barra’s father was a diemaker at GM—building the industrial tooling to turn raw metal into auto parts.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of raw
Adjective
  • Plowing up the native grasses that held that soil in place probably didn’t help.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Crushing news for former Husky Cam Edwards Norwalk native Cam Edwards, who ran for over 1,200 yards as a Husky last season before transferring to Michigan State, was carted off the field during the Spartans’ game against Nebraska on Saturday.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of native

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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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