unrefined

adjective

un·​re·​fined ˌən-ri-ˈfīnd 

: not refined: such as

a

: lacking moral or social cultivation : coarse, uncouth

unrefined tastes and manners

b

: not separated from dross, impurity, or unwanted matter

unrefined oil/ore

Synonyms

• crude

Examples of unrefined in a Sentence

unrefined sugar

an unrefined mountaineer's hut

guilty of such unrefined behavior as eating with their mouths open

Recent Examples on the Web

Research notes that people who feel secure in expressing themselves in authentic, unrefined ways are more likely to engage in healthier relationship behaviors. —Mark Travers, CNBC, 29 June 2025

Raw and unrefined forms are easy to work with, spreading with a little pressure. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025

The researchers looked at the women’s consumption of dietary fiber, total carbohydrates, refined carbohydrates, high-quality (unrefined) carbohydrates, and carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025

Its unrefined mechanics, weird UI, awkward controls, and unpredictable combat took the shine off its biggest and best ideas. —Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrefined

• aligned
• alined
• assigned
• behind
• combined
• confined
• consigned
• declined
• defined
• designed
• divined
• enshrined