Unpolished: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpolished
[ ʌnˈpɒlɪʃt ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.