1. not having the shell or outer covering removed

Examples

• The recipe calls for unshelled peanuts.
• She bought unshelled walnuts at the farmer’s market.
• Unshelled sunflower seeds are harder to eat but stay fresh longer.
• The squirrels buried unshelled acorns in the yard.
• Unshelled pistachios require more work but taste better.
• The store sells both shelled and unshelled pecans.