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unrefined


Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Not processed or purified: raw, natural, or unaltered

  • adjective

    2. Lacking sophistication or refinement: unsophisticated or uncultured


Rhymes
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refined , defined , confined , refined , constrained
Variants
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unrefined
Forms
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unrefinedly, unrefinedness


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'rrefiner', meaning 'to refine' or 'purify'. The un- prefix in English was added later to create the opposite meaning.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that some people prefer unrefined or raw foods, such as uncooked vegetables or unpasteurized milk, for their health benefits?

  2. The term 'unrefined' is often used in the context of oil or sugar production to describe products that have not undergone any processing or refining.


Related Concepts
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  1. raw: Related to the concept of being unprocessed or natural. 'Unrefined' can be considered a synonym for 'raw' in some contexts.

  2. natural: Related to the concept of being unaltered or unprocessed. 'Unrefined' can be considered a synonym for 'natural' in some contexts.

  3. uncultured: Related to the concept of lacking sophistication or refinement. 'Unrefined' is often used interchangeably with 'uncultured' to describe people or ideas that are unsophisticated or unpolished.


Culture
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In literature, 'unrefined' is often used to describe characters or settings that are raw or natural, and lacking in sophistication or refinement. It can also be used metaphorically to describe ideas or artistic expressions that are raw or unpolished.

How to Memorize "unrefined"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a piece of raw, natural material, such as a piece of wood or a lump of clay, that has not been processed or refined in any way.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unrefined' with the idea of something being raw or natural, and lacking sophistication or refinement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Unprocessed' to remember the meaning of 'unrefined'.


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