Definition

Describing something that does not have added sugar or sweetness.

Example

I prefer unsweetened tea because I like the natural flavor of the leaves.

Conversation

Have you tried that new coffee shop downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they serve really good unsweetened coffee.

I love unsweetened drinks, it lets you really taste the coffee.

Exactly! I prefer it that way too, so I can enjoy the flavor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsweetened → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "sweet" (from Old English "swete", meaning having a pleasant taste) and "-ened" (a suffix used to form past participles). The word "unsweetened" means not having a sweet taste or flavor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'pleasant taste' ('sweet') — that's why unsweetened means lacking sweetness.

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