unrefined
unrefined adjective: crude, raw or unprocessed. Also the simple past and past participle of unrefine.
Adjective
unrefined (comparative more unrefined, superlative most unrefined)
- crude, raw or unprocessed
- Some journal entries maybe raw and unrefined, others inspirational and detailed, but all show the truth and unbridled passion of what it is to put in your time as a true surf-caster, and maybe you can learn something from it.2014, Nick Honachefsky, The Jersey Surf Diaries, →ISBN
- Synonyms:
- rudimentary, undeveloped, natural, untreated, crude, garagelike, primitive, rough, rude, rudimental
- lacking refinement; uncouth
- Depend upon it, it is the more coarse and unrefined portion of the community who outrage the feelings of churchgoing people by Sabbath desecration.1854, Fanny Fern, Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio
- Synonyms:
- discourteous, insolent, unpolished, aweless, improper, bad-mannered, barbaric, bold, bumptious, crude
Also used as
unrefined is also the simple past and past participle of unrefine.
Synonyms of unrefined
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Forms of unrefined
| comparative | more unrefined |
|---|---|
| superlative | most unrefined |
Origin of unrefined
From un- + refined.
Words formed from unrefined
Questions about unrefined
- What does unrefined mean?
- Unrefined means crude, raw or unprocessed.
- What part of speech is unrefined?
- Unrefined is an adjective.
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