'unpowdered' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'powder', which comes from Middle English 'poudre', from Old French 'poudre', from Latin 'pulvis' meaning 'dust'.

'powder' changed from the Old French word 'poudre' and eventually became the modern English word 'powder'.

Initially, 'powder' meant 'dust or fine particles', and over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'a cosmetic or medicinal preparation'.