unfiltered

adjective

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

Examples of unfiltered in a Sentence

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Brands create emotional connections by featuring real customers (not actors) telling their unfiltered stories. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 No grift, no fancy cars, no padded pockets—just pure, unfiltered truth. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 These areas can allow unfiltered air to get through and enter your nose and mouth. Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025 Using unfiltered water can lead to dryness and irritation. Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfiltered

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfiltered was circa 1775

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“Unfiltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfiltered. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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