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What is another word for Unrefined? – 210 Unrefined Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    crude coarse rough uncouth unpolished impolite rude uncivilized primitive barbaric savage brutish ferocious fierce violent uneducated unsophisticated unrefined vulgar tasteless common plebeian raw unprocessed unfinished immature green inexperienced clumsy awkward unskilled amateurish artless naive unschooled ill-bred ill-mannered boorish loutish oafish inelegant uncultured untrained untaught illiterate backward undeveloped

    Meaning of Unrefined

    The primary meaning of the word "unrefined" is not being refined or cultured.

    Definitions

    • Lacking refinement or culture
    • Not refined or purified
    • Crude or uncouth in behavior or manner

    Etymology of Unrefined

    The word "unrefined" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "refined" from the Old French word "refiner," which is itself derived from the Latin word "refinare," meaning "to refine or purify."

    Example Uses

    • The unrefined behavior of the children was a reflection of their lack of proper upbringing.
    • The oil was unrefined and needed to be processed before it could be used.
    • The artist's unrefined technique was evident in the rough, unfinished quality of the painting.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    refined cultured polished sophisticated elegant civilized polite courteous mannered educated trained skilled experienced mature finished processed purified courteous gracious suave debonair urbane cosmopolitan refined cultivated discerning tasteful classy upscale high-brow aristocratic noble dignified

    Related Nouns

    crudeness coarseness roughness vulgarity tastelessness incivility barbarism savagery ferocity violence crudity rawness immaturity greenness inexperience clumsiness awkwardness unskilledness artlessness naivety unsophistication ignorance illiteracy backwardness underdevelopment refinement culture sophistication elegance civilization politeness courtesy manners education training skill experience maturity finish process purification

    Related Verbs

    refine culture polish sophisticate eleganize civilize polite courtesy manner educate train skill experience mature finish process purify crude coarsen roughen vulgarize brutalize savage ferocize violence crudify raw immature green inexperienced clumsy awkward unskill artless naive unschooled ill-bred ill-manner boorish loutish oafish

    Related Adjectives

    crude coarse rough vulgar tasteless common plebeian raw unprocessed unfinished immature green inexperienced clumsy awkward unskilled amateurish artless naive unschooled ill-bred ill-mannered boorish loutish oafish inelegant uncultured untrained untaught illiterate backward undeveloped refined cultured sophisticated elegant civilized polite courteous mannered educated trained skilled experienced mature finished processed purified