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 These symptoms, if left untreated, can be enormously challenging for women and their families. — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common, but unlike basal cell, this skin cancer can spread if untreated. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Johns Hopkins warns that untreated dry eye can cause corneal abrasions, infection or scarring that permanently affects vision. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 About 1 in 5 adults ages 20 to 64 has at least one untreated cavity, and nearly all adults 65 and older have had tooth decay at some point, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untreated

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More resource-rich countries are restricting exports of unprocessed minerals and requiring foreign partners to refine them locally.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
In August, specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport seized about 440 pounds of unprocessed cotton from a family arriving from Afghanistan.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of unprocessed

Adjective

The Hazel Ruffled Coverlet in natural is also tempting at 40% off, bringing its price down to $180 from $300.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
The fruit is cooked using industrial steam evaporators, which cook off excess water, concentrating the natural flavors and the color.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of natural

Adjective

The studio fussiness is why Fagen’s music would later go in and out of style—when raw sounds are in fashion, people tend to point out where his band’s singles landed on the Easy Listening charts.

— Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Ryan Conwell is as raw as would be expected with a second-round rookie.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of raw

Adjective

Connecticut does not have any other native large canid species in the state.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
According to an indictment, the pitchers accepted several thousand dollars in payoffs to help two gamblers from their native Dominican Republic win at least $460,000 on in-game prop bets on the speed and outcome of certain pitches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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