unrefined

[ uhn-ri-fahynd ]

adjective

1. not refined; refined; not purified, as substances:

   unrefined metal.

   Synonyms: unpurified, coarse, crude

2. coarse or crude; lacking in refinement of taste, feeling, manners, language, etc.

   Synonyms: uncultured, unpolished, gross, vulgar, boorish, rude, ill-bred

unrefined

/ ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd /

adjective

1. (of substances such as petroleum, ores, and sugar) not processed into a pure or usable form
2. coarse in manners or language

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrefined¹

First recorded in 1585–95; un- ¹ + refined

Example Sentences

Processing and food safety techniques are also unrefined.

From Salon

Richly flavored oils like extra virgin olive oil or unrefined coconut oil are best saved for uses where that flavor shines through, while more refined options, like canola, are useful for things like frying, inclusion in baked goods, or other times you don’t want to impart too much flavor to the food.

From Salon

These are typically labeled as extra virgin, virgin, cold pressed or unrefined, depending on exactly how they were pressed.

From Salon

First, Mary sends an unrefined George, wearing drab brown, to France in 1612 to learn how to be a gentleman.

From Los Angeles Times

It is known as the "unorganised" refining sector, which distinguishes it from big refiners who make gold bars and coins from imported, unrefined gold.

From BBC