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unseasoned
/ʌnˈsiːzənd/
not flavored or treated with spices
The chef forgot to add spices, so the soup was unseasoned.
The soup lacked flavor because no spices were added.
general
not flavored or treated with spices or herbs
The unseasoned chicken tasted bland until we added salt and pepper.
The plain chicken needed seasoning to become tasty.
She prefers unseasoned popcorn and adds her own toppings.
She likes plain popcorn and customizes it herself.
Commonly used in cooking contexts to describe food lacking flavor.
formal
inexperienced or untrained
The unseasoned intern made several mistakes on the project.
The inexperienced intern struggled with the task.
Unseasoned employees may need additional training.
New, untrained workers often require mentorship.
Used metaphorically to describe lack of experience in a field.
Collocations
unseasoned woodwood that has not been dried or treatedunseasoned travelera traveler with little experience
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'unseasonable'
'Unseasoned' refers to lack of flavor or experience, while 'unseasonable' means occurring at an inappropriate time (e.g., 'unseasonable warmth in winter').
Gold Rule
Use 'unseasoned' for food and experience
Apply 'unseasoned' to describe food lacking spices or people lacking experience. Do not use it for time-related contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'unseisned', from Old English 'unseisnod' (unseasoned), equivalent to 'un-' (not) + 'seasoned' (flavored or experienced).
Usage Notes
In cooking, 'unseasoned' specifically refers to food lacking spices or herbs. In other contexts, it describes lack of experience or preparation.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixseasoned
flavored with spices or experienced
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