roughhewn

Meanings

• adjective

  Unfinished or unrefined; having rough surfaces or edges.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with roughhewn
hewn , glean , mean , been

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Variants

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rough-hewn , rough-hew , rough-hewed , rough-hewing , rough-hews

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'hewn roughly' or 'hewn without finishing'. From Old English 'rūfan' meaning 'to rough' or 'to hew roughly' and 'hēan' meaning 'to hew'.

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Trivia

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1. Roughhewn is often used in the context of building or construction to describe structures that have a rugged, unfinished appearance.

2. Roughhewn furniture, such as rustic tables and benches, have become popular in modern interior design for their unique character and rustic charm.

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Related Concepts

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1. rustic: Related to rural areas or country life, often with an unrefined or simple quality.

2. primitive: Relating to early stages of development or lack of sophistication.

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Culture

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Roughhewn is often used to describe objects, structures, or art that have a raw, unfinished quality. In literature, it can be used to convey a sense of ruggedness or primitivity. In art, roughhewn sculptures or paintings can evoke a sense of earthiness or primal energy.

How to Memorize "roughhewn"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an unfinished piece of wood or stone with rough edges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'roughhewn' with the feeling of touch and the sound of rough edges scraping against each other.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' in roughhewn stands for 'rough' and the 'hew' part means 'unfinished'.

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