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unseasoned

American  
[uhn-see-zuhnd] / ʌnˈsi zənd /

adjective

  1. (of things) not seasoned; not matured, dried, etc., by due seasoning: seasoning.

    unseasoned wood.

  2. (of persons) not inured to a climate, work, etc.; inexperienced.

    an unseasoned crew.

  3. (of food) not flavored with seasoning: seasoning.

    a tasteless, unseasoned meal.
unseasoned British  
/ ʌnˈsiːzənd /

adjective

  1. (of persons) not sufficiently experienced

    unseasoned troops

  2. not matured or seasoned

    unseasoned timber

  3. (of food) not flavoured with seasoning

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unseasonedness noun

Etymology

Origin of unseasoned

First recorded in 1575–85; un- 1 + season + -ed 2

Vocabulary lists containing unseasoned

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Example Sentences

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The fried lemongrass chicken dumplings I had I found a bit lacking — the mix of overly crispiness and gumminess contrasted and distracted, resulting in an item that felt unseasoned and nondescript.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Tangy Soy-Sesame Sauce In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

At the same time, a flat, unseasoned butter on a really terrific slice of bread is such an “…oh” moment that can be super disappointing or even off-putting.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2023

Most noticeably, Oregon took advantage of WSU’s unseasoned safeties on Saturday at Martin Stadium in a 44-41 Duck win featuring plenty of highlight-reel plays.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022

Fortunately for the unseasoned Marines, attacks were rare.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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