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rustic

[ruhs-tik] / ˈrʌs tɪk /


ADJECTIVE
simple, artless, or unsophisticated
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Hawthorne called Thoreau “ugly as sin, long-nosed, queer-mouthed, and with uncouth and somewhat rustic, although courteous manners.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Plus, warplanes from Bahrain and Kuwait struck Iran in a rare Gulf retaliation, and a massive rustic lodge built for an equally large family is for sale.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Perhaps it’s impractical to do full-body action shots of barefoot people scampering around a rustic deck.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Set on a beautifully lush plot, the home blends rustic charm with modern luxury, welcoming guests with exposed brick walls, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, an open-concept layout, and thoughtfully updated finishes throughout.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

After two years in Chicago, it all felt terribly boring and rustic.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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