unprocessed

adjective

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

Examples of unprocessed in a Sentence

unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor
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Not to mention, just buying fresh, whole, totally unprocessed foods would require you to cook every meal, which can be impractical. Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025 The American diet could use a shake-up and children should be encouraged to eat healthier, more unprocessed, foods as a general rule. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025 Their diet was unprocessed, relying on the mastery of skills and knowledge to cultivate. Victor A. Lopez-Carmen, Md, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Many of these options tend to be cheaper and more convenient than whole, unprocessed or minimally processed foods. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unprocessed 

Word History

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 22 Feb. 2025.

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