Word RAW: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

raw

🇺🇸 [rɔː]

Meanings

In its natural, unprocessed, or uncooked state. Raw can describe food that has not been cooked, materials that have not been refined, or emotions that are intense and unrefined. It often implies a lack of preparation or finishing.

Examples

• He prefers his vegetables raw rather than cooked.
• The raw material for the project arrived yesterday.
• Her raw emotions were evident during the meeting.

Synonyms

uncooked • unrefined • natural

Antonyms

cooked • processed • refined