unrefined

adjective

un·​re·​fined ˌən-ri-ˈfīnd How to pronounce unrefined (audio)
: not refined: such as
a
: lacking moral or social cultivation : coarse, uncouth
unrefined tastes and manners
b
: not separated from dross, impurity, or unwanted matter
unrefined oil/ore

Examples of unrefined in a Sentence

unrefined sugar an unrefined mountaineer's hut guilty of such unrefined behavior as eating with their mouths open
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The steering has play, requiring constant corrections, and the throttle response is slow and unrefined. London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025 Produced from single origin, unrefined sugar cane, the turbinado crystals offer honey-like flavor that’s not overly candied but rather a balanced profile that emphasizes the naturally sweet undertones of the agave. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 However, he’s viewed as a two-down player because of his unrefined pass rushing moves. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025 Through Brooker’s extremist-yet-hyper-realistic plot points, Black Mirror’s swing at detailing how human demise comes from our outward attachments to technology operates heavily with big doses of dark comedy and unrefined human emotion. Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrefined

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrefined was in 1582

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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrefined. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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