Unpolished — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈpä-lisht/ un·pol·ished

Meaning & Definition of Unpolished

Unpolished (adjective)

  1. not polished

Unpolished (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in refinement or good taste

    "an unpolished but well-meaning young man"

    similar: coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal (archaic), incult, insensible, low, lowbred, lowbrow, raffish, rough, rough-hewn, roughneck, rude, rugged, tasteless, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unrefined, vulgar
    related: boorish, churlish, cloddish, clownish, loutish, ungentlemanly, clumsy, lubberly, lumpish, oafish, inconsiderate, indelicate, insensitive, thoughtless, countrified, provincial, rustic, unsophisticated, graceless, inelegant, tacky, animallike, barbaric, barbarous, uncivilized, mannerless, unmannered, unmannerly
    opposite: civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth, tasteful, ultrarefined, well-bred
    near: aristocratic, courtly, patrician, elegant, graceful, restrained, considerate, gracious, sensitive, thoughtful, citified, sophisticated, urbane

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unpolished

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unpolished:

Archaic: illiberal
coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, incult, insensible, low, lowbred, lowbrow, raffish, rough, rough-hewn, roughneck, rude, rugged, tasteless, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unrefined, vulgar

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unpolished

Words with the opposite meaning of Unpolished:

civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth, tasteful, ultrarefined, well-bred

Related Words for Unpolished

boorish, churlish, cloddish, clownish, loutish, ungentlemanly, clumsy, lubberly, lumpish, oafish, inconsiderate, indelicate, insensitive, thoughtless, countrified, provincial, rustic, unsophisticated, graceless, inelegant, tacky, animallike, barbaric, barbarous, uncivilized, mannerless, unmannered, unmannerly

Near Antonyms of Unpolished

aristocratic, courtly, patrician, elegant, graceful, restrained, considerate, gracious, sensitive, thoughtful, citified, sophisticated, urbane

Origin & Etymology of Unpolished

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unpolished

What does "Unpolished" mean?

"Unpolished" means not polished. As an adjective, it is defined as: not polished.

What is another word for "Unpolished"?

Other words for "Unpolished" include coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal and incult. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unpolished" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unpolished"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unpolished". Common alternatives include coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal, incult, insensible and low.

What is the opposite of "Unpolished"?

Antonyms of "Unpolished" include civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth and tasteful. Near antonyms include aristocratic, courtly, patrician and elegant.

How do you use "Unpolished" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unpolished" in a sentence: "an unpolished but well-meaning young man".

Is "Unpolished" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unpolished" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unpolished"?

"Unpolished" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈpä-lisht/ and divided into syllables as un·pol·ished.

What is the origin of the word "Unpolished"?

First known use: 14th century.