Unrefined
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unrefined is an adjective meaning crude, raw or unprocessed.
Meaning
crude, raw or unprocessed.
More Meanings
- (of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth
- simple past and past participle of unrefine
Example Sentences
Depend upon it, it is the more coarse and unrefined portion of the community who outrage the feelings of churchgoing people by Sabbath desecration.
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.
Synonyms for unrefined
Depending on context, synonyms include rudimentary, undeveloped, natural, crude, garagelike, primitive.
Antonyms for unrefined
Common opposites include refined, processed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crude, crass, rough, coarse, lowbred, underbred.
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