rough-hewed; rough-hewn
ˈrəf-ˈhyün 
; rough-hewing
; rough-hewing
1
: to hew (something, such as timber) coarsely without smoothing or finishing
2
: to form crudely
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Honeyed yet rough-hewed, deep and daring, Kara Jackson has the voice of someone who’s lived a lot of life.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2023
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2023
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“Rough-hew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rough-hew. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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