unscented

English

Etymology

un- +‎ scented

Adjective

unscented (not comparable)

  1. Unperfumed; having no scent.
  2. That has not been scented (detected by smell); undetected.
    • 1994, Jean Echenoz, Mark Polizzotti, Double Jeopardy
      Tomaso's real dealings, the ones from which he derived his considerable revenues (unscented by the feds), were concluded in hushed tones...
    • 2005, Tom Airhart, Elk Hunting Guide
      The mindset of the hunter is split between focus on gathering visual or sound information regarding the elk and remaining unseen, unscented, and unheard, thus avoiding detection by the elk.

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