Raw

/rɔː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Unrefined or untreated materials.

The factory processes raw materials to produce finished products.

adjective

In a natural, unprocessed state; not cooked or refined.

She prefers to eat raw vegetables for their crisp texture and nutritional value.

Not finished or completed; in an unfinished state.

The raw footage needs to be edited before it can be released.

Relating to data or information that has not been processed or analyzed.

The researchers collected raw data from the experiment for further analysis.

Sensitive or emotionally vulnerable.

After the breakup, he felt raw and exposed, struggling to cope with his feelings.

Middle English, from Old English 'hrēowe', meaning 'fresh, moist'.

raw deal

An unfair or unfavorable situation.

raw power

Strong, unrefined energy or influence.

raw emotion

Emotion that is intense and unfiltered.

crude

In a natural or unrefined state.

fresh

Recently made or obtained; not preserved.

unprocessed

Not subjected to any form of treatment or processing.

Exceptional or impressive.

That new track is raw!

Authentic or genuine, often used in a cultural context.

That artist's style is so raw.