raw

Definition

  • noun: a raw place or state
  • adjective: not cooked
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: immature, unripe, unseasoned

Examples

  • The article touched/struck/hit a 'raw nerve'. [=the article hurt or upset the people who read it]

  • The team has a lot of 'raw' talent. [=the team has a lot of talented but inexperienced players]

  • We're getting a 'raw deal' [=are being treated unfairly] with the new tax laws.

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