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Unpolished: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpolished

 

[ ʌnˈpɒlɪʃt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

raw

Not refined or finished; in a rough, unprocessed state.

Synonyms

crude, raw, rough, unfinished

Examples of usage

  • It was difficult to see the potential in the unpolished gemstone.
  • His unpolished manners often offended those around him.
Context #2 | Verb

speech

Not smooth or fluent in speech; hesitant or awkward.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, hesitant, rough

Examples of usage

  • His unpolished delivery made it hard for the audience to follow his presentation.
  • She sounded unpolished and nervous during the interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpolished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não polido

🇮🇳 असंसाधित

🇩🇪 unpoliert

🇮🇩 tidak dipoles

🇺🇦 неполірований

🇵🇱 nieoszlifowany

🇯🇵 未研磨

🇫🇷 non poli

🇪🇸 sin pulir

🇹🇷 cilasız

🇰🇷 미완성

🇸🇦 غير مصقول

🇨🇿 neleštěný

🇸🇰 neleštený

🇨🇳 未打磨

🇸🇮 nepoliran

🇮🇸 óslípaður

🇰🇿 жылтыратылмаған

🇬🇪 დაუმუშავებელი

🇦🇿 cilalanmamış

🇲🇽 sin pulir

Etymology

The word 'unpolished' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'polished.' The term 'polished' itself comes from the Middle English word 'polischen,' which is derived from the Old French word 'polir' and the Latin word 'polire.' The concept of polishing objects to improve their appearance or quality has been practiced for centuries, with various techniques and tools developed over time.

See also: polished, polishing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,260, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.