nonsweet
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not containing sugar: Describes a substance, food, or drink that lacks sugar or sweetness.
Usage
- The adjective "nonsweet" is used to specify that a product is free from added sugar or naturally lacks sweetness. It is often used in dietary, culinary, or product labeling contexts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- This is a nonsweet version of the cereal, perfect for a low-sugar diet.
- The patient was advised to drink only nonsweet beverages like water or unsweetened tea.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Product Labeling: Used to distinguish between sweetened and unsweetened variants of the same product.
- Please confirm you want the nonsweet almond milk for your coffee.
Variants and Related Words
- Unsweetened (adj): The most common synonym, meaning no sugar has been added.
- I prefer unsweetened yogurt.
- Sugar-free (adj): Often implies the absence of sugar, though it may contain artificial sweeteners.
- Bitter (adj): Having a sharp, pungent taste that is the opposite of sweet; not a direct synonym but a related taste quality.
Synonyms
- Unsweetened
- Sugarless
Antonyms
- Sweet
- Sweetened
- Sugary
Notes
- "Nonsweet" is a more formal or technical term than the everyday word "unsweetened." It is less commonly used in casual conversation.
Adjective
- not containing sugar