rough-hewn
Example Sentences
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He’s rough-hewn, simple, hardworking, not immune to the impermanent nature of the world but brought up short when that world goes awry; Mr. Edgerton has to give emotional depth to a laconic character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
His vocal addendum is a wax stamp finalizing the rough-hewn collection of distinct voices.”
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025
The Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the “Rocky” franchise.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023
On this narrow street of rough-hewn homes, the young can't escape a grinding conflict the world tends to forget.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2023
They were rough-hewn, put together with cold nails.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
