unrefined
adjective
un·re·fined
ˌən-ri-ˈfīnd 
Examples of unrefined in a Sentence
unrefined sugar
an unrefined mountaineer's hut
guilty of such unrefined behavior as eating with their mouths open
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The researchers looked at the women’s consumption of dietary fiber, total carbohydrates, refined carbohydrates, high-quality (unrefined) carbohydrates, and carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Its unrefined mechanics, weird UI, awkward controls, and unpredictable combat took the shine off its biggest and best ideas.
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The Kessel Run Han Solo makes the Kessel Run in approximately 12 parsecs to avoid Imperial forces after stealing unrefined coaxium from the mining planet for the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate, which counts Qi'ra as a member.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
This can mean eating fruits and vegetables as well as unrefined grains.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Its unrefined mechanics, weird UI, awkward controls, and unpredictable combat took the shine off its biggest and best ideas.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Kessel Run Han Solo makes the Kessel Run in approximately 12 parsecs to avoid Imperial forces after stealing unrefined coaxium from the mining planet for the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate, which counts Qi'ra as a member.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
This can mean eating fruits and vegetables as well as unrefined grains.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrefined
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“Unrefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrefined. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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