unfiltered
Americanadjective
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(of oil, coffee, smoke, etc) not having been passed through a filter
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not having been toned down, censored, or edited
unfiltered news sources
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(of a cigarette) not having a filter tip
Etymology
Origin of unfiltered
First recorded in 1770–80; un- 1 ( def. ) + filter ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But Jarmusch’s deadpan approach often chases that sadness with a wry chuckle during instances of unfiltered honesty.
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His unfiltered comic energy is an ever-present reminder that Alex has always played things safe.
West End Girl’ is an active listening experience where one must sift through the many contradictions, confessions and piping hot, unfiltered tea.
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Amazingly, Lynda didn’t flinch, and her honesty, unfiltered yet graceful, was refreshing and alluring.
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They were just unfiltered and I loved it.
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