unseasoned

/ʌnˈsiːzənd/

「unseasoned」是什麼意思?

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.


如何正确使用「unseasoned」?

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
prefix
+
seasoned
flavored with spices or experienced
root
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