ruw — meaning in English

English meaning

• abrasive adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
• abusive adj Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
• coarse adj Rough in texture rather than smooth.
• crass adj Coarse, crude, or insensitive, showing a lack of tact or refinement.
• crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
• harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
• physical adj Relating to the body rather than the mind; bodily.
• raw adjective Not cooked.
• rough adj Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
• rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
• vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behavior.

Senses

ruw is used for these senses in English:

• abrasive Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
• coarse Of inferior quality.
• crass Coarse; crude; unrefined or insensitive; lacking discrimination or taste.
• crude In a natural, untreated state.
• crude Lacking tact or taste.
• harsh Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
• physical Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive. [from 20th c.]
• raw Not treated or processed; in a natural state, unrefined, unprocessed. [from 10th c.] (of materials, products, etc.)

abrasive — full definition

1. adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
2. adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
3. noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.

abusive — full definition

1. adj Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
2. adj Involving or characterized by misuse, such as wrongful or illegal use.

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