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unadulterated

Unadulterated (adj) means Pure, with nothing added or mixed in. Example: “The label promised unadulterated olive oil with no fillers.”

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Pure, with nothing added or mixed in.

"The label promised unadulterated olive oil with no fillers."

Total or complete, used for emphasis, especially with words like "truth" or "nonsense."

"What he said next was unadulterated nonsense."

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In plain EnglishCompletely pure and unmixed, or — as an intensifier — total and unqualified.

Common pairings

unadulterated joy unadulterated truth unadulterated pleasure

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What does “unadulterated” mean?

The word “unadulterated” means pure, with nothing added or mixed in. In plain terms, completely pure and unmixed, or — as an intensifier — total and unqualified.

How do you use “unadulterated” in a sentence?

Here is “unadulterated” used in a sentence: “The label promised unadulterated olive oil with no fillers.”

What part of speech is “unadulterated”?

“Unadulterated” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unadulterated” have?

“Unadulterated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pure, with nothing added or mixed in.

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