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

Examples of unsweetened in a Sentence

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To keep it anti-inflammatory, include unsweetened almond milk that doesn't have seed oils. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026 Chia and flax pudding: In a jar, combine chia seeds, ground flax seeds, frozen fruit and milk (unsweetened soy milk works well). Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026 Regularly consuming unsweetened black tea may support lower blood pressure over time. Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026 Unlike unsweetened or plain baking chocolate, bittersweet chocolate can contain flavors like vanilla and emulsifiers like soy lecithin. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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