English Explanatory Dictionary

diamond in the rough

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An uncut diamond.
  2. A person or thing whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance.

Pronunciation

en-au-diamond in the rough.ogg

Word forms

diamond in the rough diamonds in the rough

Synonyms

rough diamond
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