What is the opposite of refinement?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of an improvement or enhancement of something by making changes Opposite of the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance Opposite of cultured elegance in behavior or manner Opposite of courteousness and refinement of manner Opposite of behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people Opposite of civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry Opposite of conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals Opposite of the state or quality of being tactful Opposite of a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development Opposite of the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning Opposite of a major change in appearance or form Opposite of the quality of being selective in one's choices Opposite of a minor or fine distinction or detail Opposite of a fine or subtle detail or distinction Opposite of an improvement, or the act of improving, in quality or standard Opposite of good or discerning judgment, especially with regard to what is pleasing to the senses Opposite of subtle appreciation in matters of taste Opposite of impressive stylishness in appearance or behavior Opposite of the quality of being sophisticated Opposite of the state or quality of being perfect Opposite of finesse or flair while performing a task Opposite of the state of being exceptionally high in quality or refinement Opposite of something considered a (nonessential) luxury, typically expensive Opposite of the process of becoming different … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of an improvement or enhancement of something by making changes setback hitch check glitch reverse blow disappointment upset reversal delay knock complication mishap misfortune issue problem whammy hiccup impediment defeat hindrance difficulty obstruction rebuff foil bummer challenge knock-back unfortunate development body blow double whammy reverse of fortune piece of bad luck bit of trouble kick in the teeth one in the eye Noun ▲ Opposite of the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance adulteration corruption crudeness dirtying pollution rudeness bad manners contamination debasement tarnishing sullying infection bad behaviour Noun ▲ Opposite of cultured elegance in behavior or manner barbarianism barbarism gracelessness inelegance philistinism coarseness discourtesy ignorance impoliteness roughness tactlessness brutality cruelty savagery barbarity atrocity viciousness inhumanity barbarousness ruthlessness wickedness fiendishness bloodthirstiness heinousness outrage monstrousness crudity ferociousness primitiveness superficiality uncivilized behavior tackiness awkwardness uncourtliness crudeness dullness Noun ▲ Opposite of courteousness and refinement of manner coarseness crudeness dullness insignificance lowliness roughness rudeness rurality simplicity uncouthness unimportance bad manners ignorance philistinism barbarianism barbarism unsophistication destruction harm neglect hurt worsening boorishness decline retrogression retreat confusion incivility clumsiness impoliteness inelegance ineptness tactlessness stoppage primitiveness decrease Noun ▲ Opposite of behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people rudeness discourteousness discourtesy impoliteness incivility surliness ungraciousness crudeness bad manners vulgarity rusticity roughness coarseness disagreeableness unpleasantness badness disregard horridness objectionableness boorishness disrespectfulness coolness insolence uncouthness obnoxiousness unmannerliness disruption distastefulness impudence misbehaviorUS aloofness disrespect impertinence foulness misbehaviourUK repulsiveness abominations inconvenience horribleness nastiness Noun ▲ Opposite of civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry aloofness coldness coolness crudeness disdain dishonorUS dishonourUK disregard disrespect fear ignorance impoliteness incompatibility indifference meanness neglect roughness rudeness thoughtlessness unfriendliness Noun ▲ Opposite of conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals impropriety indecorum immodesty impoliteness indecency indelicacy vulgarity crudeness immorality misbehaviorUS misbehaviourUK misconduct rudeness unsuitableness wrong bad form bad manners unseemliness churlishness disorganizationUS abandon disorganisationUK bad behavior Noun ▲ Opposite of the state or quality of being tactful clumsiness insensitivity tactlessness agitation carelessness disregard ignorance impoliteness inability ineptness neglect negligence omission rudeness stupidity thoughtlessness upset bad manners indiscretion tastelessness inelegance roughness crudeness awkwardness heavy-handedness gaucherie lack of consideration lack of discretion tackiness lack of judgment lack of discernment denseness misunderstanding witlessness mistake misinterpretation obtuseness Noun ▲ Opposite of a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development setback decline decrease loss step back step backward retrogression regression deterioration stagnation degeneration lapse worsening decadence recession reduction degradation downgrade decay stoppage diminishment halt weakening declination descent retrogradation reversion downfall backsliding regress fall stop drop inaction degeneracy dip devaluation ebb abatement retreat shrinkage decaying failure falloff slump declension falling drop-off crash lowering ebbing falling-off going backward recess relapse withdrawal backslide lessening cessation return plunge devolution failing diminution inertia unproductivity stasis reverting tumble immobility inactivity lack of progress movement backward falling off slowing languishment sinking flagging breakdown collapse downturn debasement depreciation atrophy comedown wane abasement fall-off dwindling vitiation slide downswing downtrend disintegration decrepitude waning crumbling whole block blockage demotion hindrance impediment degringolade backward movement more ❯ Noun ▲ Opposite of the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning ignorance illiteracy illiterateness uneducation benightedness uneducatedness incomprehension knowledgelessness unknowingness obliviousness unscholarliness unknowledge unintelligence unenlightenment stupidity denseness dimness cluelessness dumbness lack of knowledge lack of intelligence lack of education mental darkness Noun ▲ Opposite of a major change in appearance or form agreement decrease failure sameness similarity stagnation uniformity withdrawal Noun ▲ Opposite of the quality of being selective in one's choices dislike hate hatred ignorance indecision stupidity ineptness dullness Noun ▲ Opposite of a minor or fine distinction or detail barefacedness blatancy brazenness conspicuousness flagrancy obviousness ostentation overtness shamelessness Noun ▲ Opposite of a fine or subtle detail or distinction coarseness impreciseness imprecision inaccuracy inexactitude inexactness roughness Noun ▲ Opposite of an improvement, or the act of improving, in quality or standard setback dehancement detraction diminution Noun ▲ Opposite of good or discerning judgment, especially with regard to what is pleasing to the senses bad taste Noun ▲ Opposite of subtle appreciation in matters of taste disapproval criticism disapprobation condemnation disfavorUS disfavourUK censure demurral displeasure dissatisfaction discontent discontentment discountenance dislike objection odium opprobrium reproof castigation deprecation distaste exception rebuke remonstration reproach dissent “When Homer presented the prototype of his dream car to the masses, it was met with shock and disapproval.” Noun ▲ Opposite of impressive stylishness in appearance or behavior crudeness inelegance gracelessness gaucheness tactlessness uncouthness coarseness crudity indelicacy rudeness vulgarity crassness grossness indelicateness lowness offensiveness raffishness rawness roughness tastelessness sturdiness heaviness “He sat looking at his mother for a long time, whom he often thought as possessing an element of crudeness.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the quality of being sophisticated naivety uncouthness crudeness ingenuousness naivete provincialism Noun ▲ Opposite of the state or quality of being perfect abandonment beginning commencement damage deficiency dishonorUS dishonourUK failure flaw frustration imperfection incompleteness inferiority introduction start subservience uselessness worthlessness Noun ▲ Opposite of finesse or flair while performing a task amateurishness clumsiness difficulty incompetence inexperience heavy-handedness imperfection inelegance ineptitude ineptness sloppiness ungainliness unsophistication artlessness awkwardness gaucheness gaucherie inexpertness lack of ability lack of skill maladroitness rawness shoddiness crudeness klutziness brute force cack-handedness ham-fistedness lack of finesse unhandiness gracelessness cloddishness clownishness gawkiness uncoordination unskilfulness unskilledness unskillfulness “The apprentice chef would prepare each dish with a noticeable degree of clumsiness.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of being exceptionally high in quality or refinement poorness Noun ▲ Opposite of something considered a (nonessential) luxury, typically expensive necessity Noun ▲ Opposite of the process of becoming different stagnation dormancy inaction inactivity inertia permanence sameness endurance immobility abeyance abeyancy compatibility conformability motionlessness stasis steadfastness stillness suspension intermission latency perseverance quiescence remission torpor delay lack of progress recess torpidity lag “Stagnation in our product is acceptable for now as it is still dominant in the market.” Find more words! 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Sentences with the word refinement Words that rhyme with refinement What is the plural of refinement? What is the adverb for refinement? What is the adjective for refinement? What is the noun for refinement? Translations for refinement Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words refinements refines refining refinished refit refitted refined man refinedly refined data refined refine refills 10-letter Words Starting With r re ref refi refin refine refinem refineme refinemen