rough-hewn

adjective

\ ˈrəf-ˈhyün

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Definition of rough-hewn

1 : being in a rough, unsmoothed, or unfinished state : crudely formed rough-hewn beams

2 : lacking refinement he was rather attractive, in a rough-hewn kind of way— Jan Speas

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The first known use of rough-hewn was in 1530

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rough-hewn

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of rough-hewn

: having a rough and uneven surface

: not polite or educated

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