unfiltered

adjective

un·​fil·​tered ˌən-ˈfil-tərd How to pronounce unfiltered (audio)
Synonyms of unfilterednext
1
: not filtered
unfiltered wine
also : not modified, processed, or refined
… unfiltered commercial publicity material. —Paul Grimes
2
: lacking a filter
an unfiltered cigarette

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One argument for televising the Simpson trial was that cameras would give the public an unfiltered view of the proceedings, without relying on third-party accounts. — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 That willingness to be unfiltered and unapologetic in her perspectives is the heartbeat of Pearce’s fifth studio album Honest Woman, out today on BBR Music Group/BMG. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 He is often understood, rightly and wrongly, as a kind of unfiltered confessional poet. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Yet, 65% of respondents agree with Warsh that the Fed would benefit from talking less and getting a more unfiltered view of market signals on where rate policy should be. — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfiltered

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unfiltered was circa 1775

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