polished

[ pol-isht ]

/ ˈpɒl ɪʃt /

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adjective

made smooth and glossy: a figurine of polished mahogany.

naturally smooth and glossy: polished pebbles on the beach.

refined, cultured, or elegant: a polished manner.

flawless; skillful; excellent: a polished conversationalist.

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Origin of polished

First recorded in 1325–75, polished is from the Middle English word polist. See polish, -ed²

Related formsun·pol·ished, adjectivewell-pol·ished, adjective

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Examples from the Web for unpolished

The likely scenario is that Amiigo's early backers will end up with a unpolished version and they'll have train the software AI.
Amiigo Tracker Pairs Data With Deadlifts|Gregory Ferenstein|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The beautiful thing about creativity at that age is it is brutal and unpolished, and not virtual.
From Led Zeppelin to Breaking Bad: The Lamest Generation|Elizabeth Wurtzel|September 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As ignorant and unpolished as he is, do you know, Miss Jenny, that I propose to introduce him to the honour of your acquaintance?
The Contrast|Royall Tyler
Their style, we are told, was unpolished and arid in the extreme, while the argument was lucid and impartial.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3|Various

The chief differences are the handle and a decoration in relief on the unpolished surface.
The Ceramic Art|Jennie J. Young
By this means I saw the entire front of the sarcophagus, which appeared to me to be made of unpolished grey marble.
Jerusalem Explored, Volume I--Text|Ermete Pierotti
They who come to pray to the holy women for health of body and of heart are unpolished creatures of a primitive belief.
King of Camargue|Jean Aicard

British Dictionary definitions for unpolished

polished

/ (ˈpɒlɪʃt) /

adjective

accomplisheda polished actor

impeccably or professionally donea polished performance

(of rice) having had the outer husk removed by milling

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Word Origin and History for unpolished (1 of 2)

unpolished

adj.

late 14c., from un- (1) "not" + past participle of polish (v.). In reference to style, language, etc., attested from late 15c.

Word Origin and History for unpolished (1 of 2)

polished

adj.

late 14c., "made smooth;" early 15c., "elegant;" past participle adjective from polish (v.).

polished

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polished

adjective

Word Origin and History for unpolished (1 of 2)

unpolished

Word Origin and History for unpolished (1 of 2)

polished

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for unpolished