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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The trip focused on combatting chronic disease, with a heavy emphasis on the importance of healthy, unprocessed foods. Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025 An estimated $10 billion in refunds due to business owners are unprocessed. Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Also, the cheapest and most convenient foods in blue zones are unprocessed. Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 Complex carbs, such as whole fruits, beans, and whole grains, are largely unprocessed and contain nutrients that benefit health, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.1 For example, whole grains contain all three parts of the grain kernel: the germ, the endosperm, and the bran. Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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