unfiltered

adjective

un·​fil·​tered ˌən-ˈfil-tərd How to pronounce unfiltered (audio)
Synonyms of unfilterednext
1
: not filtered
unfiltered wine
also : not modified, processed, or refined
unfiltered commercial publicity material. Paul Grimes
2
: lacking a filter
an unfiltered cigarette

Examples of unfiltered in a Sentence

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That is the true, unfiltered version of our terrible stage-parent pride. Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026 The bottles of funky unfiltered wine that line the shelves of Apiri Greek Eatery in hip, central Heraklion—Crete’s largest city with a leafy, Venetian history-addled center—are proof. Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Why the internet loves soccer star Erling Haaland Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland is winning fans far beyond the pitch this World Cup season, thanks to his surprisingly relatable, unfiltered online persona. Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The questions arrive unfiltered, typed late at night or between meetings, with nobody to perform for. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfiltered

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfiltered was circa 1775

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“Unfiltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfiltered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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