raw Synonyms

raw Meaning

Wordnet

raw (n)

informal terms for nakedness

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

raw (a)

not treated with heat to prepare it for eating

Webster

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.

Webster

raw (n.)

A raw, sore, or galled place; a sensitive spot; as, to touch one on the raw.

raw Sentence Examples

  1. The raw meat was marinating in a savory blend of herbs and spices.
  2. Emily took a bite of raw carrots, crunching on their earthy sweetness.
  3. The raw leather jacket exuded a rugged and timeless appeal.
  4. The raw emotions were evident in their quivering voices and tear-stained faces.
  5. The raw data required extensive analysis before any meaningful conclusions could be drawn.
  6. The raw power of the storm uprooted trees and tore down power lines.
  7. The raw sewage leak posed a serious health hazard to the community.
  8. The raw beauty of the coastal landscape captivated visitors with its unspoiled grandeur.
  9. The raw materials used in the manufacturing process were carefully inspected for quality control.
  10. 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

uncooked, rare,unheated,underdone

cooked, cooked, heated, burnt, grilled, well-done, boiled, fried,well-done, roasted

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.