unsweetened

adjective

un·​sweet·​ened ˌən-ˈswē-tᵊnd How to pronounce unsweetened (audio)
: not containing added sugar : not sweetened
unsweetened baking chocolate

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Stick to small servings or choose unsweetened, lower-carb alternatives like almond milk. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025 Comparatively, one cup of unsweetened almond milk contains 1.01 grams of protein, according to the USDA. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 The recipe uses unsweetened applesauce and stevia instead of sugar. Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024 In addition, Starbucks will now serve their iced coffee unsweetened to meet their customer preferences. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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