Definitions

1. verb

to make something less refined or cultured

“The city’s grittier atmosphere was unrefined by the influx of new, trendy bars.”

2. verb

to remove or reduce refinement or purification

“The refining process was unrefined to meet the company’s cost-cutting goals.”

3. verb

to reduce something to a less purified or less valuable form

“The precious metal was unrefined by the careless handling of the miners.”

4. noun

the act of removing refinement or purification

“The unrefine of the metal was a major setback in the production process.”