unrefined

adjective

un·​re·​fined ˌən-ri-ˈfīnd How to pronounce unrefined (audio)
: 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

Examples of unrefined in a Sentence

unrefined sugar an unrefined mountaineer's hut guilty of such unrefined behavior as eating with their mouths open
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Black Sesame, Berry, Coconut and Chocolate are the primary flavors along with a line of protein granolas, granola bars, candied nuts, and to-go packs, all sweetened with unrefined sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 This unrefined process tends to make the oil purer and have better flavor.7 The International Olive Council (IOC) is an organization chartered by the United Nations (UN) that creates the standards for olive oil. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025 That dance, though unrefined, was enthusiastically received. Brian Schaefer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 Unlike seed oils, olive oil is often sold in its natural, unrefined forms—cold pressed and extra virgin. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrefined

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrefined was in 1582

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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrefined. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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