Definition

Not having gone through a process to remove unwanted parts or impurities.

Example

She prefers unfiltered coffee for its rich flavor.

Conversation

Have you tried that new coffee shop downtown?

Yeah, I went there yesterday and loved it!

I heard they serve unfiltered coffee, which sounds interesting.

It really is! The flavor is so rich and authentic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfiltered → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "filtered" (from the Latin root "filtrare", meaning to strain or pass through). The word "unfiltered" means not having been strained or passed through a filter, indicating that something is in its original, unrefined state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'strained' ('filtered') — that's why unfiltered means something that hasn't been refined or cleaned.

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