unpolished
adjective
un·pol·ished
ˌən-ˈpä-lisht 
: not polished
unpolished gemstones
a talented but unpolished performer
an unpolished rough draft
Examples of unpolished in a Sentence
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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As for the love story at the heart of things, real-life singer-songwriters Koerner and Varga, both making their movie debuts, inhabit their roles with unpolished sincerity, if not technical skill.
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
For someone who entered the NFL as an unpolished prospect, Allen has matured into the perfect signal-caller with his big arm and strong running ability.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
The platform rewards genuine, unpolished content over studio-quality production.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This Tourbillon Souverain in a 38mm steel case is listed by Wind Vintage, and is in unpolished condition.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
For someone who entered the NFL as an unpolished prospect, Allen has matured into the perfect signal-caller with his big arm and strong running ability.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
The platform rewards genuine, unpolished content over studio-quality production.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This Tourbillon Souverain in a 38mm steel case is listed by Wind Vintage, and is in unpolished condition.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpolished
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpolished. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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