unfiltered

[uhn-fil-terd]

adjective

1. not filtered.

   unfiltered water.

2. not having a filter.

   unfiltered cigarettes.

3. reality-based.

unfiltered

/ ʌnˈfɪltəd /

adjective

1. (of oil, coffee, smoke, etc) not having been passed through a filter

2. not having been toned down, censored, or edited

   unfiltered news sources

3. (of a cigarette) not having a filter tip

Word History and Origins

Origin of unfiltered¹

First recorded in 1770–80; un- ¹ ( def. ) + filter ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Take, for example, how TikTok allowed Americans access to “unfiltered news” about Gaza.

From Salon

He was known for his unfiltered, hard-right opinions on heated topics such as abortion, immigration and gender identity, comments that frequently drew fierce criticism, particularly on college campuses he visited.

From Los Angeles Times

He was known for his staunchly right-wing and unfiltered opinions on heated topics such as abortion and gender identity, comments that frequently drew fierce criticism, particularly on college campuses he visited.

From Los Angeles Times

“What I saw was raw, unfiltered access you almost never get with anyone of this stature,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Roman struggles to get out his sentences amid painful cries of despair, the unfiltered grief pouring out of him.

From Los Angeles Times