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Etymology

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From un- +‎ refined.

Adjective

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unrefined (comparative more unrefined, superlative most unrefined)

  1. crude, raw or unprocessed
    • 2014, Nick Honachefsky, The Jersey Surf Diaries, →ISBN:
      Some journal entries maybe raw and unrefined, others inspirational and detailed, but all show the truth and unbridled passion of what it is to put in your time as a true surf-caster, and maybe you can learn something from it.
  2. (of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth
    • 1854, Fanny Fern, Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio:
      Depend upon it, it is the more coarse and unrefined portion of the community who outrage the feelings of churchgoing people by Sabbath desecration.

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