Word
unfiltered
Phoneticsun·fil·tered, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈfɪɫtɝd/
UK/ʌnfˈɪltəd/
Definition
adj. not changed or cleaned by a machine or process. You use this to describe things that are natural, honest, or not controlled by a filter.
adj. not passed through a sieve, screen, or other device to remove impurities or unwanted elements. Often used to describe data, opinions, or physical substances that remain in their original, unprocessed state.
Examples
“The water is unfiltered and may not be safe to drink.”
“The journalist provided an unfiltered account of the event, including the mistakes made by the local government.”
“In the digital age, many consumers seek out unfiltered social media content to escape the polished, curated personas that dominate the platform's algorithmic feed.”
Examples
simple
“The water is unfiltered and may not be safe to drink.”
contextual
“The journalist provided an unfiltered account of the event, including the mistakes made by the local government.”
complex
“In the digital age, many consumers seek out unfiltered social media content to escape the polished, curated personas that dominate the platform's algorithmic feed.”
Real-World Examples
“But in reality, death is raw and unfiltered—dying words aren’t scripted.” “The person behind the camera during the months of rehearsals is her sister, film-maker Marion Stalens, which might explain how natural and unfiltered Binoche is.” Etymology
From un- + filtered.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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