Unpolished (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking social polish; "too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate"; "their excellent manners always made me feel gauche".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her unpolished behavior at the dinner party made everyone feel uncomfortable.
- He was so unpolished that he didn't even know which fork to use.
- Despite her intelligence, her unpolished demeanor made it difficult for her to make friends.
- The comedian's unpolished jokes often fell flat with the audience.
- Her unpolished honesty was refreshing, but also sometimes hurtful.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing; "dull unpolished shoes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The unpolished wooden table had a rough, unfinished look that added to its rustic charm.
- Her unpolished nails contrasted sharply with her elegant outfit.
- The unpolished marble floor was difficult to walk on in high heels.
- The debate team's unpolished arguments were no match for their opponents' slick presentation.
- Her unpolished voice, husky and raw, added a depth of emotion to the song.