unrefined

adjective

un·​re·​fined ˌən-ri-ˈfīnd How to pronounce unrefined (audio)
: not refined: such as
a
: lacking moral or social cultivation : coarse, uncouth
unrefined tastes and manners
b
: not separated from dross, impurity, or unwanted matter
unrefined oil/ore

Examples of unrefined in a Sentence

unrefined sugar an unrefined mountaineer's hut guilty of such unrefined behavior as eating with their mouths open
Recent Examples on the Web Most of the unrefined crude oil processed in California arrives by ships from foreign ports. Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 Overall, the healthfulness of starches depends on their source, as unrefined starches are generally more nutrient-dense than refined ones.15 The Link Between Starches and Carbs Starch is a type of carbohydrate made of long chains of sugar molecules. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Follow her steps below: 2 ½ cups whole wheat einkorn flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp unrefined sea salt 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup coconut sugar (turn to powder in a blender) 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024 Beef tartare is scooped with fragrant cinnamon sticks in lieu of utensils, sugars are unrefined, grains are ground in-house. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrefined 

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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrefined was in 1582

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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrefined. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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