unrefined

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/
US: /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

  1. Not processed to remove impurities or unwanted elements; in a natural state.

    1. This is unrefined sugar, so it's a bit darker.
    2. The unrefined oil still contained sediments that needed filtering before use.

  2. Crude or coarse in behavior, manners, or taste.

    1. His unrefined language offended some guests.
    2. She found his unrefined jokes inappropriate for the formal setting.

Synonyms

raw coarse natural vulgar crude

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unrefined" in English means: Not processed to remove impurities or unwanted elements; in a natural state., Crude or coarse in behavior, manners, or taste..

The phonetic transcription of "unrefined" is /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/ in British English and /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unrefined": raw, coarse, natural, vulgar, crude.

Example usage of "unrefined": "This is unrefined sugar, so it's a bit darker.". More examples on the page.