English Synonym Finder

unrefined

Definitions

Not processed or purified to remove impurities or unwanted elements.

Lacking in social grace, sophistication, or cultivation; coarse or vulgar.

Examples

The artisan preferred to work with unrefined gold, valuing its raw and natural texture.

His unrefined manners often made him appear out of place at such formal gatherings.

The sugar used in this recipe is completely unrefined, giving the dessert a rich, molasses-like flavor.

Synonyms

crude coarse uncouth vulgar raw unpolished boorish

Antonyms

refined polished sophisticated cultured elegant urbane civilized