unpolished
Definitions
Not having a smooth, shiny, or finished surface.
Lacking refinement, sophistication, or professional polish.
Examples
The young musician's performance was raw and unpolished, yet it possessed a genuine emotional depth.
He submitted an unpolished draft of his novel, knowing it still required significant editing.
The diamond remained unpolished, hiding its true brilliance beneath a dull, rough exterior.
Synonyms
Antonyms
polished refined sophisticated smooth finished elegant cultivated