raw (Meaning)
raw (n)
informal terms for nakedness
raw (s)
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
having the surface exposed and painful
not processed or refined
devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure
brutally unfair or harsh
not processed or subjected to analysis
untempered and unrefined
hurting
unpleasantly cold and damp
used of wood and furniture
lacking training or experience
(used informally) completely unclothed
raw (a)
not treated with heat to prepare it for eating
raw (superl.)
Not altered from its natural state; not prepared by the action of heat; as, raw sienna; specifically, not cooked; not changed by heat to a state suitable for eating; not done; as, raw meat.
Hence: Unprepared for use or enjoyment; immature; unripe; unseasoned; inexperienced; unpracticed; untried; as, raw soldiers; a raw recruit.
Not worked in due form; in the natural state; untouched by art; unwrought.
Not distilled; as, raw water
Not spun or twisted; as, raw silk or cotton
Not mixed or diluted; as, raw spirits
Not tried; not melted and strained; as, raw tallow
Not tanned; as, raw hides
Not trimmed, covered, or folded under; as, the raw edge of a piece of metal or of cloth.
Not covered; bare.
Bald.
Deprived of skin; galled; as, a raw sore.
Sore, as if by being galled.
Disagreeably damp or cold; chilly; bleak; as, a raw wind.
raw (n.)
A raw, sore, or galled place; a sensitive spot; as, to touch one on the raw.
Synonyms & Antonyms of raw
raw Sentence Examples
- The raw meat was marinating in a savory blend of herbs and spices.
- Emily took a bite of raw carrots, crunching on their earthy sweetness.
- The raw leather jacket exuded a rugged and timeless appeal.
- The raw emotions were evident in their quivering voices and tear-stained faces.
- The raw data required extensive analysis before any meaningful conclusions could be drawn.
- The raw power of the storm uprooted trees and tore down power lines.
- The raw sewage leak posed a serious health hazard to the community.
- The raw beauty of the coastal landscape captivated visitors with its unspoiled grandeur.
- The raw materials used in the manufacturing process were carefully inspected for quality control.
- The raw honest truth can sometimes be difficult to hear, but it's often the most valuable.
FAQs About the word raw
informal terms for nakedness, (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes, having the surface expo
rare,uncooked,unheated,underdone
cooked,cooked, heated, baked, well-done, boiled, roasted, boiled, fried, grilled
The raw meat was marinating in a savory blend of herbs and spices.
Emily took a bite of raw carrots, crunching on their earthy sweetness.
The raw leather jacket exuded a rugged and timeless appeal.
The raw emotions were evident in their quivering voices and tear-stained faces.
