unpolished — Not polished; rough or unfinished in surface, style, or skill; lacking refinement
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not polished; rough or unfinished in surface, style, or skill; lacking refinement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈpɑːlɪʃt/
Example Sentences
- The comedian admitted his jokes were still a bit unpolished, but the audience laughed anyway.
- My little brother's guitar skills are unpolished, but he plays with so much energy that no one minds.
- The jeweler showed us an unpolished diamond and said, 'Trust me, this ugly rock will be beautiful soon.'
unpolished
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈpɑːlɪʃt/]
Not polished; rough or unfinished in surface, style, or skill; lacking refinement
His unpolished speech at the wedding felt awkward but honest.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'polish' derives from Latin 'polire', meaning 'to make smooth' or 'to shine'. The addition of the negation prefix 'un-' creates 'unpolished', denoting something that lacks smoothness or refinement, as if raw material remains unworked or unfinished.
Breakdown
un- (negation prefix) + polish (from Latin polire, 'to smooth/shine') + -ed (past participle/adjectival suffix indicating a state or condition).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian admitted his jokes were still a bit unpolished, but the audience laughed anyway.”
“My little brother's guitar skills are unpolished, but he plays with so much energy that no one minds.”
“The jeweler showed us an unpolished diamond and said, 'Trust me, this ugly rock will be beautiful soon.'”
“His first draft was unpolished, full of typos, but the story idea was brilliant.”
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