Definition & Meaning of "unrefined"in English

unrefined

not having undergone processing or purification

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most unrefined

Comparative

more unrefined

gradable

Examples

He prefers using unrefined salt for its natural minerals and flavor.

lacking sophistication or manners, often appearing crude or unpolished

boorish

coarse

common

crude

earthy

Examples

His unrefined manners made him stand out at the formal dinner party.

Lexical Tree

unrefined

refined

refine

fine

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