Unpolished

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpɑːlɪʃt/

Definitions of unpolished

adjective not polished; lacking refinement or elegance

Example Sentences

A1 The unpolished table had scratches all over it.

A2 She wore unpolished shoes to the party.

B1 The unpolished manuscript needed editing before it could be published.

B2 The unpolished diamond still had a lot of potential.

C1 The unpolished presentation lacked professionalism.

C2 His unpolished manners were a reflection of his upbringing.

Examples of unpolished in a Sentence

formal The unpolished manuscript was full of errors and needed thorough editing.

informal The unpolished furniture in the living room gave it a rustic charm.

slang I can't believe he showed up to the interview looking so unpolished.

figurative Her unpolished manners made it difficult for her to fit in with the sophisticated crowd.

Grammatical Forms of unpolished

• past tense: unpolished
• plural: unpolished
• comparative: more unpolished
• superlative: most unpolished
• present tense: unpolished
• future tense: will be unpolished
• perfect tense: has been unpolished
• continuous tense: is being unpolished
• singular: unpolished
• positive degree: unpolished
• infinitive: to unpolish
• gerund: unpolishing
• participle: unpolished

Origin and Evolution of unpolished

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unpolished' originated from the Old French word 'polir' meaning 'to polish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unpolished' evolved from simply meaning not polished to also connoting roughness, lack of refinement, or unrefined behavior.