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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does unpolished mean?
not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing; "dull unpolished shoes" lacking social polish; "too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate"; "their excellent manners always made me feel gauche"
What part of speech is unpolished?
Unpolished is an adjective.
How many definitions does unpolished have?
Unpolished has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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