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Meaning of unrefined
not refined or cultured
Etymology of unrefined
The word "unrefined" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "refined" which comes from the Old French "refiner" meaning "to purify" or "to make finer"
Historically, the term "unrefined" has been used to describe people, behaviors, or substances that lack a certain level of sophistication, elegance, or purity
Synonyms
crude
coarse
rough
impolite
rude
uncouth
unpolished
raw
unprocessed
unfinished
unperfected
imperfect
unrefined
primitive
unsophisticated
uncivilized
barbarous
barbaric
brutish
savage
wild
untamed
unbridled
uncontrolled
unrestrained
uncurbed
uneducated
ignorant
uninformed
unenlightened
uncultured
untrained
unskilled
clumsy
awkward
inept
incompetent
roughhewn
unlicked
unvarnished
unadorned
plain
simple
unpretentious
artless
unaffected
ingenuous
naive
unsophisticated
rustic
homespun
folksy
crude
gross
vulgar
tasteless
classless
common
plebeian
coarse-grained
unrefined
roughcast
unfinished
uncompleted
immature
green
callow
inexperienced
unseasoned
Definitions
- Lacking refinement or culture
- * Not refined or purified, especially of a substance or material
- * Not subtle or precise in expression or thought
Usage Examples
- The unrefined manners of the new employee made it difficult for him to fit in with the team
- * The oil was unrefined and needed to be processed before it could be used as fuel
- * Her unrefined language made her sound uneducated and lacking in culture
Antonyms
refined
cultured
polished
sophisticated
elegant
refined
courteous
polite
civilized
urbane
suave
debonair
charming
gracious
mannered
well-bred
well-mannered
well-behaved
well-spoken
articulate
eloquent
fluent
smooth
silky
slick
glossy
lustrous
luxurious
opulent
sumptuous
ornate
elaborate
intricate
complex
nuanced
subtle
precise
exact