unsweetened

adjective

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

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Consuming high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder, or even 70% dark chocolate in small doses offers a sense of satiety that could be useful for those hoping to maintain or lose weight. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024 As if that’s not enticing enough, the bright citrusy granola also boasts unsweetened coconut, puffed amaranth, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal for lots of layers of nutty, earthy goodness. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024 Feel free to use your favorite unsweetened milk alternative (oat, hazelnut, whatever), just know the relative lack of fat content may necessitate more of it. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Turning Off the Tap on Sugary Drinks To help avoid the potential tidal wave of troubles that sugar drinks may cause, health experts urge people to drink more water or things like unsweetened tea and coffee. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsweetened 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsweetened was circa 1775

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“Unsweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsweetened. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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