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 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 Over time, untreated inflammation may cause scarring, narrowing of the vaginal opening or changes to the labia and clitoral hood. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
  1. unprocessed
  2. natural
  3. raw
  4. native
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of unprocessed
Adjective
  • The menu focused on clean, whole ingredients, sacrificing robust seasoning to let the natural flavors shine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • An elfin force of nature with the natural showmanship of someone who takes hospitality seriously, Leo has the charisma to command the loyalty of his fresh-faced staff—and the pragmatism to resent the Labour Party’s business reforms.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of natural
Adjective
  • The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The store features oak wooden floors, mineral plaster walls, raw travertine shelves, linen accents and furniture by Axel Einar Hjorth, George Nakashima and Lina Bo Bardi.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 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
Definition of native

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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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