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Synonyms & Similar Words
rough
crude
unfinished
unrefined
coarse
impolite
rude
ungracious
uncouth
ungentlemanly
un ladylike
blunt
brusque
curt
unpolitic
tactless
insensitive
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raw
untrained
inexperienced
amateurish
primitive
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boorish
churlish
loutish
oafish
brutish
vulgar
common
plebeian
unsophisticated
uneducated
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naive
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modest
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Meaning of Unpolished
The primary meaning of "unpolished" is not having a smooth and refined quality, whether in terms of manners, language, or appearance.
Definitions
- Not having a smooth and refined quality, typically as a result of lack of training or experience
- * Lacking refinement or elegance in manner or behavior
- * Not made smooth or shiny by polishing
Etymology of Unpolished
The word "unpolished" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "polished" which is the past tense of "polish", a verb that originated from the Old French word "poliss-", meaning to make smooth, and the Latin word "polire", meaning to polish or smooth
Historically, the word "unpolished" has been used to describe something or someone that lacks refinement or elegance, whether in terms of appearance, manner, or behavior
Example Uses
- The unpolished wooden floor creaked beneath our feet
- * Her unpolished demeanor made her stand out in the crowd
- * The actor's unpolished performance was criticized by the director