sugarless
/'ʃugəlis/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not containing sugar: Describes a food, drink, or substance that has no sugar added or naturally present.
- Not sweet: Describes something that lacks the characteristic sweet taste of sugar.
Usage
The adjective "sugarless" is used directly before a noun to describe it. It is commonly found in contexts related to diet, health, and food products.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She drinks sugarless tea to reduce her calorie intake.
- This chewing gum is sugarless, so it's better for your teeth.
- The doctor recommended a sugarless diet for the patient.
Advanced Usage
- "Sugarless" vs. "Unsweetened": While both can mean "not sweet," "sugarless" specifically means containing no sugar (natural or added). "Unsweetened" often means no sugar was added, but the product might contain natural sugars.
- Sugarless soda uses artificial sweeteners.
- Unsweetened apple juice still contains natural fruit sugars.
Variants and Related Words
- Sugar-free (adj): A more common synonym, often used interchangeably with "sugarless" on product labels.
- I prefer sugar-free yogurt.
Synonyms
- Sugar-free: Containing no sugar.
- Non-sugary: Not containing or tasting of sugar.
Antonyms
- Sugary: Containing much sugar; sweet.
- Sweetened: Having sugar or a sweetener added.
Adjective
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not containing sugar
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