rawness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɔːnəs/

Definition

The state of being uncooked, unprocessed, or physically exposed and sensitive.

Examples

• The chef insisted on the rawness of the tuna to ensure the dish remained authentic.

• She felt the rawness of her grief as if the loss had happened only moments ago.

• The rawness of the newly sanded wood required several coats of varnish to smooth out.

Synonyms of rawness

Words with a similar meaning to rawness:

• freshness
• soreness
• crudeness
• unprocessedness

Antonyms of rawness

Words with the opposite meaning to rawness:

• cookedness
• refinement

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