Entry Word: roughhewn

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 hastily or roughly constructed <a roughhewn shelter in the wilderness> — see rude 1
2 lacking in refinement or good taste <a roughhewn girl who had to learn to behave properly in polite company> — see coarse 2
3 lacking social grace and assurance <roughhewn military cadets feeling a little self-conscious at their first formal dance> — see awkward 1