unpolished

adjective

un·​pol·​ished ˌən-ˈpä-lisht 

: not polished

unpolished gemstones

a talented but unpolished performer

an unpolished rough draft

Synonyms of unpolished

• vulgar
• crass
• rude
• crude
• coarse
• rough
• common
• unrefined
• clumsy
• gross

Examples of unpolished in a Sentence

an unpolished but well-meaning young man

Recent Examples on the Web

Miami’s spent two years investing in the unpolished pass rusher, with mixed views, and the hope is that the playing time, and all the mentoring Robinson received the past two seasons begins to pay off in 2026. — Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Wojnarowicz’s words are immediate and unpolished and affecting, even when he feels betrayed by their limitations. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Some are lively, with stylish boutique hotel openings that draw a trendy crowd; the very best ones, in my opinion, are laid-back, too unpolished for TikTok, and probably a bit of a pain to get to. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2026

As Kay and Downs told IndieWire, HBO itself saw the upstart TV creators as unpolished talent with a quick ear for dialogue and a sharp eye for detail, but with no idea of how to structure a season of TV. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unpolished

• abolished
• demolished
• polished