undiluted
/ˌʌndaɪˈluːtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌndəlˈutɪd] /ˌʌndaɪˈluːtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌndəlˈutɪd] /ˌən-dī-ˈlü-təd How to pronounce undiluted (audio) -də-/ (ame, mw)
undiluted — adjective
- undilutedpositive
- more undilutedcomparative
- most undilutedsuperlative
1. Undiluted describes a liquid that stays at its original strength, with no extra
Undiluted describes a liquid that stays at its original strength, with no extra liquid mixed in to soften it.
The nurse told James not to drink the undiluted cough syrup.
collocation: undiluted cough syrup / undiluted bleach
Please add water before you use the undiluted orange juice concentrate.
Rodrigo poured undiluted bleach on the cloth and ruined the color.
The juice tastes too sharp when it is undiluted.
- full-strength
common on product labels; stresses that nothing has been added to weaken it
- neat
used mainly for alcohol served without ice, water, or mixers
- diluted
weakened by adding water or another liquid
- watered-down
more informal; often suggests the liquid has become too weak
文法句型
undiluted + liquid noun
be + undiluted
用法筆記
Most often used for liquids that people often mix with water or another liquid before drinking, cleaning, or cooking. Distinguish from sense 3, which is usually about feelings or qualities rather than actual liquids.
2. If facts or opinions are undiluted, they are expressed in a direct, clear way wi
If facts or opinions are undiluted, they are expressed in a direct, clear way without being softened to sound easier to accept.
The report gives an undiluted account of what happened in the prison.
collocation: undiluted truth / undiluted account
Layla's letter was undiluted truth, and it left no room for excuses.
The film offers an undiluted picture of life after the flood.
Christopher spoke with undiluted honesty about the mistakes he had made.
- unvarnished
formal and close in meaning; often used for facts told without decoration
- blunt
stronger and often suggests the speaker may sound rude
- softened
made gentler so it sounds less harsh
- sugar-coated
informal; made to sound nicer than it really is
文法句型
undiluted + truth/account/honesty
with + undiluted + noun
用法筆記
Common with nouns like truth, honesty, account, and picture in serious writing or speech. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense focuses on how plainly something is presented, not how strong a feeling is.
3. If a feeling or quality is undiluted, it is complete and strong, with nothing we
If a feeling or quality is undiluted, it is complete and strong, with nothing weaker mixed into it.
Nia felt undiluted relief when the missing dog came home.
collocation: undiluted relief / undiluted joy / undiluted anger
The crowd at the station greeted the singer with undiluted admiration.
After the vote, William spoke with undiluted anger about the result.
The children ran into the sea with undiluted excitement on their faces.
- mixed
combined with other feelings or qualities
- restrained
held back instead of being fully shown
文法句型
undiluted + feeling noun
be + undiluted
用法筆記
Often used before abstract nouns such as joy, relief, anger, admiration, or delight. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about plain speaking, while this sense is about a feeling or quality in its strongest form.