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unrefined
When describing materials like oil or sugar, 'unrefined' is a neutral technical term meaning the product is in its natural state. When describing people or their behavior, 'unrefined' can be slightly critical or negative. It suggests that someone lacks social grace or formal education.
💬Casual Conversation
Mark, these notes are way too unrefined for the client. Fix them.
Chill out, Jess. I'll touch them up later.
Meanings
Not processed or purified by a refining process to remove impurities.
"The company specializes in the production of unrefined coconut oil."
Lacking polish, elegance, or cultured manners; crude.
"His unrefined manner of speaking often offended the more aristocratic guests at the party."