unpolished

adjective

un·​pol·​ished ˌən-ˈpä-lisht How to pronounce unpolished (audio)
Synonyms of unpolishednext
: not polished
unpolished gemstones
a talented but unpolished performer
an unpolished rough draft

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an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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Tired girl makeup looks poised to stick around, folded into a broader movement toward grunge, indie sleaze and deliberately unpolished beauty. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The debut campaign captures the essence of Bell by switching between chic, elevated vignettes and unpolished moments about her own daily life. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Wojnarowicz’s words are immediate and unpolished and affecting, even when he feels betrayed by their limitations. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Some are lively, with stylish boutique hotel openings that draw a trendy crowd; the very best ones, in my opinion, are laid-back, too unpolished for TikTok, and probably a bit of a pain to get to. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpolished

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unpolished was in the 14th century

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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpolished. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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