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unrefined (adj.)

1590s, "not refined in manners," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of refine (v.). Meaning "not free from gross matter" is recorded from 1610s.

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Definitions of unrefined from WordNet

unrefined (adj.)
not refined or processed;
unrefined ore
Synonyms: unprocessed / crude
unrefined (adj.)
(used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth;
how can a refined girl be drawn to such an unrefined man?
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