unrefined — not processed to remove impurities; crude or unsophisticated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not processed to remove impurities; crude or unsophisticated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/
Example Sentences
- His unrefined jokes made everyone at the dinner party uncomfortable.
- She bought unrefined coconut oil because it was more natural.
- My roommate's unrefined habit of eating pizza with chopsticks always amuses me.
unrefined
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/]
not processed to remove impurities; crude or unsophisticated
not processed to remove impurities; crude or unsophisticated
From unrefined stone to designs refined!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'refined,' which comes from the verb 'refine.' The word 'refine' has Latin roots from 'refinare,' combining 're-' (again) and 'finare' (to make fine or pure).
Breakdown
un- (not) + re- (again) + fine (make pure) + -ed (adjective) = unrefined
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His unrefined jokes made everyone at the dinner party uncomfortable.”
“She bought unrefined coconut oil because it was more natural.”
“My roommate's unrefined habit of eating pizza with chopsticks always amuses me.”
“The unrefined diamond looked dull compared to the polished ones.”
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