unpolished
adjective
un·pol·ished
ˌən-ˈpä-lisht 
: not polished
unpolished gemstones
a talented but unpolished performer
an unpolished rough draft
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Examples of unpolished in a Sentence
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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With a raw, unpolished aesthetic, the early black and white illustrations were a stark contrast to what was being done in the industry at the time, featuring long stretches of dialogue-free action punctuated with more somber moments.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
The case appears to be unpolished, but does show signs of age around the crown.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
While many recovery sandals can appear a bit unpolished, the Moment strikes an elevated look that’s ideal for running errands or casual outings.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Even the show’s most unpolished, truly not-ready-for-prime-time moments proved to be hilarious.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
The case appears to be unpolished, but does show signs of age around the crown.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
While many recovery sandals can appear a bit unpolished, the Moment strikes an elevated look that’s ideal for running errands or casual outings.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Even the show’s most unpolished, truly not-ready-for-prime-time moments proved to be hilarious.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpolished. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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