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
• native
• natural
• raw
• rude
• undressed
• unprocessed
• untreated

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

Refined oils generally have a higher smoke point than their unrefined counterparts. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024

Around 10-15% of unrefined olive oil (virgin olive oil) may be added back in to replace some of these losses without changing its neutral color and flavor profile.101 Health Benefits Comparison EVOO has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Dec. 2024

When purchasing baobab oil, be sure to look for cold pressed and unrefined to ensure all those beneficial nutrients and fats are intact. —Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024

Nonetheless, Hiromi’s scenes and her development from unrefined talent to practiced competitor more than make up for it. —Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above