unscented

adjective

un·​scent·​ed ˌən-ˈsen-təd How to pronounce unscented (audio)
: having no scent : not scented
an unscented deodorant
unscented dish soap

Examples of unscented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Better Homes & Gardens 3-Pack Pillar Candles A whopping 90% of buyers have given this three-pack of unscented pillar candles a five-star rating. Monica Bell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 Fragrance: While there are unscented fabric softeners and dryer sheets, most formulas contain fragrances that remain in fabrics. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024 Rubbing a bar of unscented soap on the ceiling and walls can help keep wasps from building nests inside. Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024 Follow with an unscented moisturizer to help heal dry skin. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unscented 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscented was circa 1775

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“Unscented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscented. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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