Top synonyms for “raw”: altogether, bare-ass, bare-assed, birthday suit, bleak, crude, cutting, in the altogether, and 28 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)informal terms for nakedness“in the raw”
- (adjective)not processed or subjected to analysis“raw data”
- (adjective)(used informally) completely unclothed
- (adjective)not treated with heat to prepare it for eating
- (adjective)lacking training or experience“the new men were eager to fight”
- (adjective)brutally unfair or harsh“received raw treatment from his friends”
- (adjective)unpleasantly cold and damp“bleak winds of the North Atlantic”
- (adjective)having the surface exposed and painful“a raw wound”
- (adjective)devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure“naked ambition”
- (adjective)hurting“the tender spot on his jaw”
- (adjective)untempered and unrefined“raw talent”
- (adjective)not processed or refined“raw sewage”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "raw"?
Common synonyms for "raw" include altogether, bare-ass, bare-assed, birthday suit, bleak, crude. Our thesaurus lists 36 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "raw"?
Antonyms for "raw" include cooked. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "raw" mean?
informal terms for nakedness Example: "in the raw"
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