unrefined
Adjective
Meaning
not refined or processed
(used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth
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unrefined ore
crude oil
how can a refined girl be drawn to such an unrefined man?
Despite their unrefined methods, the contributions of Cope and Marsh to paleontology were vast: Marsh unearthed 86 new species of dinosaur and Cope discovered 56, a total of 142 new species.
The agreement to roll-over the trade deal with the five-member Southern African Customs Union extended the tariff-free quotas for unrefined and refined sugar, canned fruits and wine.
The bleak and unrefined Permanent Vacation is nevertheless one of the director's most personal films, and established many of the hallmarks he would exhibit in his later work, including derelict urban settings, chance encounters, and a wry sensibility.