unprocessed

adjective

un·​pro·​cessed ˌən-ˈprä-ˌsest How to pronounce unprocessed (audio)
-ˈprō-, 
-səst
Synonyms of unprocessednext
: not processed
unprocessed film
unprocessed foods
unprocessed files

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unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor
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Finally, Pure Audio Mode provides an unprocessed stereo output via independent left and right channels for anyone who needs full post-production control. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Its advocates preach the environmental and emotional benefits of natural burials and encourage mourners to bear witness to a corpse in its unprocessed state before it is borne away to a funeral home. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 What To Prioritize Instead To support your heart health, Rozanski recommends focusing on healthy, unprocessed sources of protein, such as fish, poultry, and lean cuts of red meat, as well as a variety of plant proteins. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 Advantage Gold fees and pricing considerations Dealers, including Advantage Gold, don’t sell precious metals at the spot price (the live market price for raw, unprocessed metal). — USA Today, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed

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First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unprocessed was in 1890

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprocessed. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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