unpolished
adjective
un·pol·ished
ˌən-ˈpä-lisht 
: not polished
unpolished gemstones
a talented but unpolished performer
an unpolished rough draft
Examples of unpolished in a Sentence
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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The three young protagonists bring a bold, dynamic energy to the film and the rough, unpolished feel makes the story even more authentic.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
Her unpolished content has garnered over 1 million likes.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s why an unpolished moment on a stage as big as the Emmys lands harder than expected.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His unpolished demeanor and inability to grasp the issues presented a challenge.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
Her unpolished content has garnered over 1 million likes.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s why an unpolished moment on a stage as big as the Emmys lands harder than expected.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His unpolished demeanor and inability to grasp the issues presented a challenge.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpolished
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpolished. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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