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Definition of unleavened

unleavened

/ʌnˈlɛv.ənd/
un · leav · ened
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• adjective

1

Made without yeast or any other rising agent, resulting in a flat, dense texture (especially of bread or dough).

Example

"During the festival of Passover, traditional observance requires eating unleavened bread known as matzo."

2

Not lightened, tempered, or relieved by a moderating, lively, or brightening influence.

Example

"The historian's lecture was an hour of unleavened seriousness that left the audience exhausted."

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• Nearby Words

unlearnable
unlearned
unleash
unleavened
unless
unlettable
unlettered

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the prefix 'un-' and 'leavened', which derives from Old French 'levain' and ultimately from the Latin 'levamen' ('a means of raising'), from the verb 'levare' ('to lift or raise').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unleavened. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unleavened
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