# unfiltered

/ənˈfɪɫtɝd/ (US) · /ʌnfˈɪltəd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unfiltered
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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