The Opposite(Antonym) of “polished”
The antonym of polished is rough, unpolished, and coarse. The antonyms rough, unpolished, and coarse convey a lack of smoothness, refinement, or sophistication.
Explore all Antonyms of “polished”
- rough
- unpolished
- unrefined
- coarse
Definitions and Examples of rough, unpolished, coarse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.
Example
The rough texture of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing out the wood.
Not having been polished; lacking refinement or sophistication.
Example
Her manners were unpolished and she often spoke with her mouth full.
coarse
Rough or harsh in texture; lacking delicacy or refinement.
Example
The coarse sandpaper was too rough for the delicate surface of the antique table.
Key Differences: rough vs unpolished vs coarse
- 1Rough describes a surface that is uneven or irregular.
- 2Unpolished describes something that lacks refinement or sophistication.
- 3Coarse describes something that is rough or harsh in texture and lacks delicacy.
Effective Usage of rough, unpolished, coarse
- 1Describing Surfaces: Use rough to describe surfaces that are uneven or irregular.
- 2Refinement: Use unpolished to describe something that lacks refinement or sophistication.
- 3Texture: Use coarse to describe something that is rough or harsh in texture and lacks delicacy.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Rough describes an uneven or irregular surface, unpolished denotes a lack of refinement or sophistication, and coarse refers to something that is rough or harsh in texture and lacks delicacy. Use these words to describe surfaces, refine descriptions, and describe textures.
