Synonyms for

Untreated

Verb / ʌˈntri:tɪd / Another word for untreated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not having been subjected to a particular treatment; not treated medically

Synonyms & similar words

treated unprocessed natural raw unrefined unpurified unfiltered unhealed unrepaired neglected undealt unmanaged uncontrolled unregulated unresolved unresolved unattended unmaintained unprotected unfortified

Synonyms by register

Formal

unmitigated unqualified unmodified

Informal

raw plain straight

Literary

unspoiled unblemished

Antonyms

treated cured healed managed processed remedied addressed

Common collocations

  • untreated sewage
  • untreated wood
  • untreated disease
  • untreated condition
  • untreated wound
  • untreated water
  • untreated material

Word family

noun treatment
verb treat
adjective untreated
adverb untreatedly

Usage note

This word is often used in medical contexts to describe a condition or disease that has not received any medical intervention. It can also refer to materials that have not undergone any processing or modification.

Example sentences

  1. The untreated wood will rot if left outside.
  2. She has untreated diabetes and needs to see a doctor.
  3. The untreated water is not safe to drink.
  4. The untreated wound became infected.
  5. The untreated cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

Quotes

  • The untreated wounds of a nation always fester and infect its politics. - Bryant H. McGill
  • Neglected symptoms are like untreated wounds; they only worsen over time. - Brian E. Bethea
  • The untreated mind is like a child who is constantly seeking attention. - Bryant H. McGill

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