as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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Recent Examples of unpolished
Decorating a space in the French country style is truly an exercise in balance: Combining old and new, polished and unpolished, antique and modern—these principles dictate the rules of chateaucore decor.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Organic Conversations Over Paid Promotions Authenticity isn’t about unpolished reels or raw edits.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Rising from the copper-red cliffs on the southeastern coast of the island, the resort is designed to reflect its surroundings, with unpolished marble floors and an earthy palette.
—Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Often, an idea that feels incomplete is simply unpolished.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Organic Conversations Over Paid Promotions Authenticity isn’t about unpolished reels or raw edits.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Rising from the copper-red cliffs on the southeastern coast of the island, the resort is designed to reflect its surroundings, with unpolished marble floors and an earthy palette.
—Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Often, an idea that feels incomplete is simply unpolished.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpolished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpolished
Adjective
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Because at the time, Madonna was seen as this controversial and sort of vulgar character.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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Users must also opt-in to see the vulgar version of Bad Rudi, rather than a more family-friendly version known simply as Rudi.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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California can lead the nation in fighting back against their crass & selfish strategy to undermine democracy.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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To celebrate the unearned good fortune of those privileges felt as crass in its way as praising the life-changing effects of a winning lottery ticket.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Most commenters support the original poster, writing that the aunt and uncle are the rude people in this situation.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Stand up to anyone who bullies you, and call people out who are rude or behaving badly.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The Montana Department of Labor & Industry reported that its top three imports from Canada in 2021 were crude oil, platinum waste and scrap, and conifer wood.—
Jenna Sundel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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China's demand for petrol and diesel is falling as electric vehicle sales surge, but the trend is being masked by the country's massive strategic stockpiling of crude oil, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Washington reds once had a reputation for coarse tannins and high alcohol, largely due to a handful of wines that emulated the California styles popular over twenty years ago.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Worker ants have long legs and antennae and their bodies have numerous, long, coarse hairs.—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Here are several other Twins takeaways from a rough weekend in Denver, which ended on an encouraging note: Ryan shows confidence after first All-Star Game Making his first start since delivering a dominant inning in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Ryan was outstanding in the series finale.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Devin Williams has settled down after a rough beginning of the year, and Luke Weaver remains superb despite some hiccups before the All-Star Break.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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There are several common areas to check for misconfigurations in a containerized environment.—
Margarita Simonova,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The most common stories are about people who don't eat a lot of shellfish, gorge on lobster at an anniversary dinner, then end up in the emergency room.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The facade is made of raw concrete plaster that was intentionally left to weather over time, resulting in a rough, unrefined exterior that is contrasted by mahogany doors, oak paneling, and large glass windows.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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When adding flavor after cooking, reach for extra virgin olive oil, or something like unrefined sesame oil for an aromatic touch.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpolished. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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