Unrefined is a related term of bristly.
As adjectives the difference between unrefined and bristly
is that unrefined is crude, raw or unprocessed while bristly is covered with bristles.
unrefined
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
crude, raw or unprocessed
(of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth
Synonyms
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bristly
English
Alternative forms
* brisly
Adjective
(er)
Covered with bristles.
Easily antagonized; irascible; prone to bristling.