1
as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
unrefined sugar
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2
as in clumsy
hastily or roughly constructed
an unrefined mountaineer's hut
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3
as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
guilty of such unrefined behavior as eating with their mouths open
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Recent Examples of unrefined
The engine sounds raspy and unrefined, and the power output feels lethargic and underwhelming.
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Black Sesame, Berry, Coconut and Chocolate are the primary flavors along with a line of protein granolas, granola bars, candied nuts, and to-go packs, all sweetened with unrefined sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This unrefined process tends to make the oil purer and have better flavor.7
The International Olive Council (IOC) is an organization chartered by the United Nations (UN) that creates the standards for olive oil.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
That dance, though unrefined, was enthusiastically received.
—Brian Schaefer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Black Sesame, Berry, Coconut and Chocolate are the primary flavors along with a line of protein granolas, granola bars, candied nuts, and to-go packs, all sweetened with unrefined sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This unrefined process tends to make the oil purer and have better flavor.7
The International Olive Council (IOC) is an organization chartered by the United Nations (UN) that creates the standards for olive oil.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
That dance, though unrefined, was enthusiastically received.
—Brian Schaefer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrefined
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In energy trading, U.S. benchmark crude oil added 64 cents to $62.59 per barrel.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Sixty percent of the crude oil imported from the United States in 2022 came from Canada, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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For those things that are bigger, or subject to rough forces like clumsy human hands, through-hole soldering is still required, with leads poked through a connective hole and solder applied to connect and join them securely.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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The rubber sole is also important for clumsy gals like myself.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Climate change vandals spray-painted a Tesla car dealership in Manhattan on Tuesday to protest Elon Musk’s work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but as police arrived, the activists could be seen cleaning off some of the vulgar writing.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Two of the protesters are facing counts including obstructing a law enforcement officer and simple battery on a law enforcement officer, while a third has been charged with using vulgar language, according to Acworth police.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Its new pricing could be an effort to attract American car buyers after rough Q1.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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However, there are some plants that are less appealing to animals, such as those with pungent scents, fuzzy leaves, prickly or rough foliage, or a bitter taste.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Related Articles Dear Abby: Is there a way to tell the crass shirttail relations that they’re not invited?—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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Grand Theft Auto is famous for its crass, satirical sense of humor.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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There is something shocking, almost rude, about comparing the aims of wardens and guards to those of curators and artists, but McKenzie has her reasons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the 37-year-old doesn’t always see eye to eye with fans, at least not those who frequently heckle him, and Pham’s reaction is too often rude, crude and lewd.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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For fine curls, go with a lightweight and water-based option; for thick, coarse curls, cream-based with butters and oils is best, says Chantell Carrtherol, a professional hairstylist and curl specialist.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Both models cost less than $200 and are ideal for pet owners that need a vacuum cleaner that can handle coarse fur, hair, and of course, hairballs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Houde said these mammoth animals are a primitive group of proboscideans ('elephantoids') from which modern elephants evolved.—
Joseph J. Kolb,
Fox News,
18 July 2017
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Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.—
OregonLive.com,
OregonLive.com,
12 July 2017
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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrefined. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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