as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
an unpolished but well-meaning young man
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Recent Examples of unpolished
Zack Meisel takes a time machine back to 1998, when C.C. Sabathia was drafted, telling the story of how the pitcher went from an unpolished talent to being inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame this weekend.
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
This isn’t a new trend, but the unpolished and personal nature of social media makes people more connected to an individual, than, say, television or film, which are loftier mediums.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This watch is offered by Wind Vintage, and features an unpolished platinum case with its original box and papers.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
At some point, throwing a young and unpolished quarterback out there does more bad than good.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
This isn’t a new trend, but the unpolished and personal nature of social media makes people more connected to an individual, than, say, television or film, which are loftier mediums.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This watch is offered by Wind Vintage, and features an unpolished platinum case with its original box and papers.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
At some point, throwing a young and unpolished quarterback out there does more bad than good.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpolished
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The show was so bawdy — almost vulgar in a really fun way.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Read more Here's what else to know one week before Election Day: Trump is on damage duty: The former president's campaign is scrambling to distance itself from racist, vulgar, and sexist comments made by speakers at Trump's Sunday night rally at Madison Square Garden in New York.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Whether Tammy was a sympathetic victim or a crass criminal seemed to depend on the scene and the song, and unfortunately, those songs from a composer by the name of Elton John were not exactly praise-worthy.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as some critics cited the lawsuit after the shooting, or even joked about it, others viewed these reactions as crass.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Wondering how to get out of Dodge without being rude?Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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Given that Ontario is not a major producer of crude oil, Ford’s threat appeared to specifically apply to electricity the United States imports from Canada.Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Canada provides natural gas to the U.S. and roughly 20% of the crude oil used by its southern neighbor.Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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And then, the clean station has its own 6 stage filtration system (main cycle, mess filter, single cyclone, coarse sponge, fine sponge, and HEPA 13 filter).Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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This prehistoric pottery, made from coarse clay with a reddish hue, was often used for everyday purposes like storage and cooking.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Being a rookie who is recovering from a second ACL injury and second ACL surgery soon after recovering from the first ACL injury and surgery is a whole another level of rough.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The report comes during a rough period for the retail pharmacy giant.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Anything below these temperatures counts as an unsafe heating violation — though these thresholds do not apply to common spaces in an apartment building, such as a hallway or stairwell.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet, in a world where digestive issues are common, finding a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting gut health can feel like a challenge.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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When purchasing baobab oil, be sure to look for cold pressed and unrefined to ensure all those beneficial nutrients and fats are intact.Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nonetheless, Hiromi’s scenes and her development from unrefined talent to practiced competitor more than make up for it.Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Unpolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpolished. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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