roughhewn
Definition
Adjective: 1. Shaped roughly without finishing: Describes something, typically stone or timber, that has been given a basic form but lacks smooth surfaces, precise details, or a final polish. It retains a coarse, rugged, and unfinished appearance.
Usage
The adjective "roughhewn" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "be"). It describes objects that are deliberately left in a raw, natural state for aesthetic or practical reasons, often implying strength, simplicity, or a rustic quality.
Examples
- The cabin was built from roughhewn logs, their bark still intact in places.
- A roughhewn stone block served as the foundation for the old wall.
- The sculpture was intentionally left roughhewn to emphasize the material's natural character.
- The furniture had a roughhewn beauty, appealing in its simplicity.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily literal, "roughhewn" can be applied metaphorically to describe a person's manners, character, or artistic style as unrefined, straightforward, or lacking polish.
- His roughhewn charm was more appealing than polished sophistication.
- The director's roughhewn filmmaking style gave the movie a sense of gritty realism.
Variants and Related Words
- Rough-hew (verb): To shape or form (something) roughly or without finishing.
- The carpenter will rough-hew the timber before precise carving.
- Unhewn (adjective): Not shaped or cut at all; in its completely natural state.
- Hewn (adjective): Shaped or cut with an axe, chisel, etc. Often used in combination (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
- Unfinished
- Unpolished
- Rugged
- Coarse
- Craggy (especially for stone)
- Rustic
Antonyms
- Polished
- Finished
- Smooth
- Refined
- Sleek
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Roughhewn timber/wood/logs
- Roughhewn stone/rock
- Roughhewn beams
- Roughhewn look/style
Adjective
-
of stone or timber; shaped roughly without finishing
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