Unrefined

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of unrefine form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    crude, raw or unprocessed

    "Some journal entries maybe raw and unrefined, others inspirational and detailed, but all show the truth and unbridled passion of what it is to put in your time as a true surf-caster, and maybe you can learn something from it."

  2. 2
    lacking refinement; uncouth

    "Depend upon it, it is the more coarse and unrefined portion of the community who outrage the feelings of churchgoing people by Sabbath desecration."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth wordnet
  2. 2
    not refined or processed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
crasslowneanderthalroughuncouthuncultured

Example

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"Who wrote such an unrefined article?"

Etymology

From un- + refined.

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