rawness

/rænɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being raw; lack of refinement or culture

“The artist sought to capture the rawness of the city’s urban landscape in her latest painting.”

2. noun

a quality of being unfinished or incomplete; lack of polish

“The draft manuscript lacked the finishing touches, revealing its rawness in need of editing.”

3. noun

a feeling of intense emotion, often associated with strong reactions or passionate responses

“The rawness of her emotions was evident in her passionate speech about social justice.”

4. noun

a state of being uncooked or unprocessed; lack of culinary refinement

“The chef emphasized the rawness of the ingredients used in their farm-to-table dishes.”

Synonyms

  • coarseness
  • crudeness
  • unkemptness

Antonyms

  • fineness
  • polish
  • refinement