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

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

The establishment’s theory of the case has always been that popular insurgents are too risky, too unpolished, too outside the lane. — Tad Devine, Fortune, 7 July 2026

In terms of raw footballing skills, the right wing-back is still a bit unpolished and has a lot of developing to do. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Low-quality decor like plastic plants or cheap rugs can make a space feel cluttered and unpolished. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unpolished

• abolished
• demolished
• polished