Overrefined

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈɹəfaɪnd/

Overrefined (adjective)

  1. Too much attention to detail, making something seem artificial or lacking in naturalness.
  2. Made too complex or intricate, often losing its original purpose or simplicity.

Examples

  • The design was overrefined, lacking any natural charm.
  • The instructions were overrefined, making them hard to follow.

Common collocations: overrefined style, overrefined taste, overrefined process, overrefined explanation

Synonyms of Overrefined

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overrefined

  • — Describes something in a natural, unrefined state.
  • — Indicates a lack of complexity or refinement.