Unpolished Definition & Meaning

unpolished
adjective
  1. not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing; "dull unpolished shoes"
  2. lacking social polish; "too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate"; "their excellent manners always made me feel gauche"

"Unpolished" in song lyrics

See how unpolished is used in real songs:

  • "Toes never unpolished"
    Amil f/ Beyonce' (Destiny's Child) — I Got That

Usage tips for "unpolished"

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