unrefined

• Qualifie quelque chose qui n'a pas été traité pour enlever les impuretés ou les éléments indésirables ; s'emploie aussi pour une personne manquant de raffinement ou de bonnes manières.

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.

   non raffiné

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

   Synonymescrudenaturalrawunprocessedunpurifieduntreated

   Antonymesprocessedrefined

2. Lacking sophistication or polishB2formal

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

   sans raffinement

   • 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.

   Synonymesboorishcoarsecrudegaucheloutishroughuncouthunculturedunsophisticatedvulgar

   Antonymescivilizedculturedelegantgentlemanlygracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedsuaveurbane