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Definition of unsweet

unsweet

/ʌnˈswiːt/
un · sweet
Adverb:unsweetly
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• adjective

1

Not sweet in taste or smell; lacking sugar, sweetness, or pleasant fragrance.

Example

"She ordered a tall glass of unsweet iced tea with a wedge of lemon."

2

Disagreeable, unpleasant, or harsh in nature, disposition, or effect.

Example

"The chronicle recounted the unsweet realities of life during the prolonged siege."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern culinary and everyday contexts, "unsweetened" is far more common when describing food or drinks without added sugar, though "unsweet" is frequently used in American regional speech (especially "unsweet tea") and in literary contexts.

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• Nearby Words

unsustainably
unsustained
unswayed
unsweet
unsweetened
unswept
unswerving

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English unswete, from Old English unswēte, formed from the prefix un- ("not") and swēte ("sweet").

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