unrefined

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht bearbeitet wurde, um Verunreinigungen oder unerwünschte Bestandteile zu entfernen; wird auch für einen Menschen verwendet, dem Feinheit oder gute Manieren fehlen.

Describes something that has not been processed to remove impurities or unwanted elements; also used to describe a person lacking in refinement or good manners.

1. Not processed or purifiedB2formal

   In a natural state; not processed to remove impurities or unwanted elements.

   Unraffiniert

   • Unrefined sugar retains more nutrients than white sugar.
   • The company sells unrefined olive oil.
   • Unrefined minerals are often found in their raw form.

   Synonymecrudenaturalrawunprocessedunpurifieduntreated

   Antonymeprocessedrefined

2. Lacking sophistication or polishB2formal

   Not having good manners, taste, or education; crude or coarse.

   Unkultiviert

   • His unrefined behavior shocked the guests at the dinner party.
   • She found his sense of humor too unrefined for her taste.
   • The artist's early work was considered unrefined by critics.

   Synonymeboorishcoarsecrudegaucheloutishroughuncouthunculturedunsophisticatedvulgar

   Antonymecivilizedculturedelegantgentlemanlygracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedsuaveurbane