unrefined
pronunciation
How to pronounce unrefined in British English:
UK [ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd]
How to pronounce unrefined in American English:
US [ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd]
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- Adjective:
- not refined or processed
- used of persons and their behavior; not refined; uncouth
Word Origin
- unrefined (adj.)
- 1590s, "not refined in manners," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of refine (v.). Meaning "not free from gross matter" is recorded from 1610s.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Being in an unrefined or natural state ; raw .
- 2. Consume whole cereals or bread made from whole unrefined cereals .
- 3. Inlet for unrefined cellulose or groundwood pulp .
- 4. Organic whole wheat flour , organic evaporated unrefined cane juice , organic cold pressed safflower oil , organic honey , aluminum free baking soda , natural flavour .
- 5. Stensel also points to studies showing that exercising may encourage people to crave healthier fare such as unrefined foods ( like fiber-rich beans and veggies ) rather than foods loaded with refined sugar ( such as cookies and cakes ) .