unsweetened

adjective

un·​sweet·​ened ˌən-ˈswē-tᵊnd How to pronounce unsweetened (audio)
Synonyms of unsweetenednext
: not containing added sugar : not sweetened
unsweetened baking chocolate

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To reap their full nutritional benefits, opt for plain, unsalted, and unsweetened varieties, suggests Kristen Smith, MS, RDN, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Replacing sugary coffee with unsweetened green tea and cinnamon can be a healthier choice for managing blood sugar and overall health. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026 Chocolate chips are always welcome, but this Chocolate Banana Bread goes a step further by folding unsweetened cocoa powder directly into the batter. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 After the dessert-like gourmand perfume boom of the past several years, more and more people are seeking out the unsweetened side of vanilla in their fragrances. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsweetened

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsweetened was circa 1775

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