ruw — meaning in English
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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 behaviour.
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
- adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
- noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.
abusive — full definition
- adj Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
- adj Involving or characterized by misuse, such as wrongful or illegal use.