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Unsweetened

/ʌnˈswiːtənd/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Not sweet; lacking sweetness.

    "I prefer unsweetened tea for a more natural flavor."
  2. 2

    Referring to products that do not contain added sugars.

    "Many health-conscious consumers choose unsweetened yogurt."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'unsweetened' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with 'sweetened', the past participle of 'sweeten', which comes from the Old English 'swēotan'. The word has evolved to describe food and beverages that lack added sugars or sweeteners.

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