Unrefinement is the state of being uncultivated, uncivilized or unsophisticated. The antonym of unrefinement is refinement, which refers to the quality of being cultured, polished, or sophisticated. Refinement implies being well-mannered or polite, having good taste and being knowledgeable about art, fashion, or social etiquette. Other antonyms for unrefinement include cultivation, civilization, civilization, sophistication, culture, and elegance. These words describe the opposite of unrefinement and are associated with qualities such as intellectualism, worldliness, and cosmopolitanism. When a person possesses these qualities, they are well-regarded and respected in society.