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Synonyms & Similar Words
uncooked
unfinished
crude
rough
unpolished
immature
inexperienced
unrefined
coarse
impure
untouched
unprocessed
natural
fresh
wild
untamed
untrained
green
amateur
primitive
rudimentary
basic
elementary
undeveloped
unripe
untested
unsophisticated
naive
simplistic
unadulterated
unpurified
unfiltered
Meaning of Raw
The primary meaning of the word "raw" is not cooked or heat-treated.
Definitions
- Not cooked or heat-treated
- In a natural or unprocessed state
- Lacking refinement or sophistication
- Untrained or inexperienced
- (of a feeling or emotion) intense and unrelieved
Etymology of Raw
The word "raw" comes from Old English "rāw", which is also related to the Old Norse word "rár", meaning uncooked or untamed, and the Dutch word "ra", meaning rough or crude. The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe something that is uncooked, unprocessed, or in a natural state.
Example Uses
- The raw vegetables were washed and chopped for the salad
- She had a raw talent for music, but needed training to develop it
- The raw emotion in his voice brought tears to her eyes
- The raw data needed to be analyzed before any conclusions could be drawn