How to Use unpolished in a Sentence

unpolished

adjective
  • The case appears to be unpolished, but does show signs of age around the crown.
    — Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
  • There was no doubt that the young man, though unpolished, was promising.
    — Aliya S. King, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2019
  • The game looks still looks unpolished compared to other open-world fare from the past five years.
    — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 14 June 2022
  • Suddenly, my unpolished nails seem like a choice and not a lack of trying.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Sep. 2021
  • At some point, throwing a young and unpolished quarterback out there does more bad than good.
    — Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
  • The goal was to keep the album centered around his raw, unpolished vocals.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
  • So, look out for the unpolished description in the dealer’s write up.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Stalter also turns out to have a pretty, if unpolished, singing voice.
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2023
  • In this space, a woman’s hand, long fingers with short, unpolished nails, appeared.
    — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Ryder and company were raw, unpolished and volatile, and all the better for it.
    — Gary Graff, cleveland, 25 May 2021
  • Low-quality decor like plastic plants or cheap rugs can make a space feel cluttered and unpolished.
    — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
  • In terms of raw footballing skills, the right wing-back is still a bit unpolished and has a lot of developing to do.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Don’t fall for the slick, dandified cake eater — the unpolished gold of a real man is worth more than the gloss of a lounge lizard.
    — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
  • The boss was looking him over, taking in his usual jacket, tie, and trousers, the unpolished shoes.
    — Claire Keegan, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
  • But there are many who look at the NBA’s farm system as a pool of unpolished gems.
    — Sarah Todd, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
  • Of course, their unpolished style is now a powerful source of nostalgia.
    — Monica Kim, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2021
  • One of the unpolished ceramic floor tiles bears the pawprints of a large dog that must have stepped into a mold full of wet clay.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The hunt for unpolished gems in-house is becoming a necessity, not a choice.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
  • Parker and his team wanted a sense of heart conveyed through the playful, tuneful, unpolished score.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This is an unpolished agate from the shores of Lake Superior, my home.
    — Michael McKnight, SI.com, 13 Sep. 2017
  • Though its German is said to be unpolished, its thinking is certainly not.
    — Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Collins isn’t enough to offset the problems created by the team’s unpolished linebackers and free safeties.
    — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 16 Aug. 2019
  • This perfect, unpolished example includes box and papers, of course, which were stashed at home.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Even the show’s most unpolished, truly not-ready-for-prime-time moments proved to be hilarious.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • This watch is listed as a full kit, and appears to be in unpolished condition, showing only light signs of wear.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
  • His fastball sits in the mid-90s and his breaking stuff is unpolished but has potential.
    — Matt Breen, Philly.com, 9 June 2017
  • That’s why an unpolished moment on a stage as big as the Emmys lands harder than expected.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Since then, the star has rebuked the ideas that comfortable ensembles have to be unpolished or schlubby.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Her unpolished content has garnered over 1 million likes.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The scene is rough to watch, not because of the emotions on display but because the acting and dialogue are so unpolished.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025

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