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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Your diet plays a key role in energy levels; nutrient-dense, unprocessed, carb-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, and nuts help maintain steady energy. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025 That left Fetch with thousands of unprocessed receipts and two options: cancel the feature and never deliver rewards to all those new members, or somehow process all the receipts manually while finding a new tech solution. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 July 2025 The Western diet was representative of a high-fat, high-sugar eating pattern, while the chow diet featured low-fat and unprocessed foods. New Atlas, 1 July 2025 According to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, only 51 ballots remained unprocessed as of that time. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jul. 2025.

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