Rough-cut (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of stone or timber; shaped roughly without finishing.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rough-cut stone walls of the ancient castle gave it a rugged appearance.
- The carpenter used rough-cut timber to build the frame of the house.
- The rough-cut granite blocks were used to construct the foundation of the building.
- The rough-cut wooden beams were left exposed to add a rustic touch to the interior design.
- The rough-cut limestone was used to create a natural-looking retaining wall in the garden.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "an untutored and uncouth human being"; "an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy"; "appealing to the vulgar taste for violence"; "the vulgar display of the newly rich".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her rough-cut demeanor hid a sharp business acumen that earned her respect from her peers.
- The rough-cut edges of his personality made it difficult for him to navigate the complexities of high society.
- Despite his rough-cut appearance, he was a gentle soul with a heart of gold.
- The rough-cut diamond was unimpressive in its raw state, but its potential was undeniable.
- The rough-cut jokes and crass humor that were typical of his stand-up routine often shocked and amused his audiences.