raw

adjective

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\ ˈrȯ

rawer\ ˈrȯ(-ə)r

\; rawest\ ˈrȯ-əst

Definition of raw

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : not cooked

2a(1) : being in or nearly in the natural state : not processed or purified raw fibers raw sewage

(2) : not diluted or blended raw spirits

b : unprepared or imperfectly prepared for use

c : not being in polished, finished, or processed form raw data a raw draft of a thesis

3a(1) : having the surface abraded or chafed

(2) : very irritated a raw sore throat

b : lacking covering : naked

c : not protected : susceptible to hurt raw emotions

4a : lacking experience or understanding : green a raw recruit

b(1) : marked by absence of refinements

(2) : vulgar, coarse raw language

c : not tempered : unbridled raw power

5 : disagreeably damp or cold a raw winter day

raw

noun

Definition of raw (Entry 2 of 2)

: a raw place or state

in the raw

1 : in a natural, unrefined, or crude state

2 : naked slept in the raw

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Synonyms & Antonyms for raw

Synonyms: Adjective

uncooked

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Adjective

cooked

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Adjective

rude, rough, crude, raw mean lacking in social refinement. rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy. rude behavior rough is likely to stress lack of polish and gentleness. rough manners crude may apply to thought or behavior limited to the gross, the obvious, or the primitive. a crude joke raw suggests being untested, inexperienced, or unfinished. turning raw youths into polished performers

Examples of raw in a Sentence

Adjective He entered the raw data into a spreadsheet. The shoes rubbed my heels raw. His throat was raw from the cold air. Noun a secluded swimming hole where we could swim in the raw

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