rough-hewn
adjective
1
: being in a rough, unsmoothed, or unfinished state : crudely formed
rough-hewn beams
2
: lacking refinement
he was rather attractive, in a rough-hewn kind of way—
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Examples of rough-hewn in a Sentence
a survivalist living in a rough-hewn shelter in the wilderness
a rough-hewn kid who had to learn how to behave properly in polite company
rough-hewn military cadets feeling a little self-conscious at their first formal dance
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This rough-hewn iteration of Wolverine, a.k.a. Logan, could use a little personal redemption anyway, though the majority of the running time finds the two squabbling incessantly in what’s essentially an enemies-to-lovers storyline.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
The young vineyards are planted on rocky slopes, steps from a delightfully rough-hewn tasting room at the top of the hill, giving them maximum benefit from the marine breezes blowing in from the Atlantic.
—Paola Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024
The rustic-contemporary house has whole-log posts, rough-hewn beams, and maple, pine, and beech interiors; a main living space with a massive rock fireplace, wall of windows, and open kitchen with breakfast booth; a Japanese bath; and a library.
—The Week Us, theweek, 16 Apr. 2024
Huma Bhabha David Zwirner (February 22–April 13) Art: © Huma Bhabha, Courtesy of the artist and David Zwirner
Bhabha’s rough-hewn, totemic sculptures depict demons, deities, and warning spirits.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2024
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
The young vineyards are planted on rocky slopes, steps from a delightfully rough-hewn tasting room at the top of the hill, giving them maximum benefit from the marine breezes blowing in from the Atlantic.
—Paola Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024
The rustic-contemporary house has whole-log posts, rough-hewn beams, and maple, pine, and beech interiors; a main living space with a massive rock fireplace, wall of windows, and open kitchen with breakfast booth; a Japanese bath; and a library.
—The Week Us, theweek, 16 Apr. 2024
Huma Bhabha David Zwirner (February 22–April 13) Art: © Huma Bhabha, Courtesy of the artist and David Zwirner
Bhabha’s rough-hewn, totemic sculptures depict demons, deities, and warning spirits.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2024
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“Rough-hewn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rough-hewn. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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