unseasoned

/ʌnˈsiː.zənd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈsiː.zənd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈsē-zᵊnd/ (ame, mw)

unseasoned — adjective

  • unseasonedpositive
  • more unseasonedcomparative
  • most unseasonedsuperlative

1. Food that is served plain, without any seasonings like salt, spices, or herbs to

1.形容詞B1
釋義

Food that is served plain, without any seasonings like salt, spices, or herbs to change its original taste.

例句

The recipe calls for unseasoned rice vinegar, not the seasoned kind.

unseasoned + specific food ingredient

Beatrix prefers unseasoned steamed vegetables with just a squeeze of lemon.

同義詞
  • plain

    broader term — plain food has no extras of any kind, while unseasoned specifically means no salt or spices

  • unsalted

    narrower — refers only to the absence of salt, not all seasonings

反義詞
  • seasoned

    food that has salt, herbs, or spices added

  • flavored

    food that has had flavorings added

文法句型

unseasoned + noun (food item)

用法筆記

Common in recipe instructions that distinguish between plain and pre-seasoned versions of an ingredient — for example, unseasoned rice vinegar versus seasoned sushi vinegar.

常見錯誤

❌This soup tastes unseasonable.
✅This soup tastes unseasoned.
💡'Unseasonable' means unusual for the time of year (usually weather), not lacking seasoning.

2. Wood that has not been dried naturally in the open air or in a special oven befo

2.形容詞C1
釋義

Wood that has not been dried naturally in the open air or in a special oven before being used for building or making furniture.

例句

The carpenter warned that unseasoned wood would shrink and crack in the summer heat.

unseasoned wood + result clause

Adaeze bought unseasoned timber for the project because it was much cheaper.

同義詞
  • green

    informal term for freshly cut wood that has not dried at all

  • wet

    describes wood with high moisture content

反義詞
  • seasoned

    wood that has been dried and is ready for use

  • kiln-dried

    wood dried in a special oven

文法句型

unseasoned + noun (wood product)

用法筆記

Also called 'green wood' in carpentry. Kiln-dried wood is the opposite — it has been dried in a special oven to a stable moisture level.

常見錯誤

❌The unseasoned wood had been drying in the shed for two years.
✅The seasoned wood had been drying in the shed for two years.
💡Wood that has been left to dry for a long time is seasoned, not unseasoned.

3. An iron or cast-iron pan that has not been coated with oil and heated to create

3.形容詞C2
釋義

An iron or cast-iron pan that has not been coated with oil and heated to create a dark, non-stick protective layer on its surface.

例句

An unseasoned cast-iron skillet will rust if you wash it with soap.

subject: unseasoned + cast-iron skillet + result clause

Reema rubbed vegetable oil onto the unseasoned wok before heating it on the stove.

反義詞
  • seasoned

    a pan that has been treated with oil and heat to create a non-stick coating

文法句型

unseasoned + noun (cookware)

用法筆記

The verb 'to season' here means treating with oil and heat — it is a completely different process from adding spices to food. A new cast-iron pan is always unseasoned when purchased.

常見錯誤

❌I seasoned the pan with salt and pepper.
✅I seasoned the pan with vegetable oil in the oven.
💡Seasoning a pan means coating it with oil and heating it, not adding spices.

4. Someone who has not yet spent enough time doing a type of work or taking part in

4.形容詞B2
釋義

Someone who has not yet spent enough time doing a type of work or taking part in an activity, and therefore lacks the skill or confidence that normally comes with practice.

例句

The company hired several unseasoned interns for the summer program.

unseasoned + job role

An unseasoned teacher may struggle to keep a large classroom under control.

同義詞
  • inexperienced

    the most direct synonym; neutral in tone

  • green

    informal; suggests youth and lack of practice

  • raw

    informal; suggests fresh and completely untrained

反義詞
  • seasoned

    having a lot of experience in a particular job or activity

  • experienced

    having the knowledge gained through doing something over time

  • veteran

    having done something for many years, often with skill and wisdom

文法句型

unseasoned + noun (person or group)

用法筆記

More formal than words like 'green' or 'raw.' Tends to be used in professional and workplace contexts rather than casual conversation.

常見錯誤

❌We hired an unseasoned chef with twenty years of experience.
✅We hired a seasoned chef with twenty years of experience.
💡'Unseasoned' describes someone lacking experience, so it cannot apply to a highly experienced person.