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rough diamond

/ˌrʌf ˈdaɪəmənd/noun

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खुरदरा पर खरा इंसान, बाहर से रूखा पर भीतर से अच्छा व्यक्ति

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noun
  1. 1

    [C] British

    a person who is kind and good but who does not have good manners or social polish

    खुरदरा पर खरा इंसान, बाहर से रूखा पर भीतर से अच्छा व्यक्ति

    • The old coach is a bit of a rough diamond, but every player loves him.
    • Behind his rough manner, the shopkeeper was a rough diamond who helped everyone in need.
    • The old watchman may seem rude, but he is a rough diamond.
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    • My grandfather was a rough diamond who gave generously to the poor.
    • Despite his gruff voice, the driver is a rough diamond.
  2. 2

    [C]

    a person or thing with great natural talent or value that has not yet been developed

    अनगढ़ हीरा, अनतराशी प्रतिभा

    • The teacher saw that the shy village girl was a rough diamond.
    • The coach believed the fast bowler was a rough diamond who needed polish.
    • The scout felt the young batter was a rough diamond with great promise.
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    • Ritu was a rough diamond whom the singer trained for years.
    • With proper training, this rough diamond could become a champion.

    Synonyms natural talent

  3. 3

    [C]

    a diamond that has not yet been cut or polished

    बिना तराशा हीरा

    • Rough diamonds are cut and polished in Surat.
    • A rough diamond looks like an ordinary stone until it is cut.
    • The jeweller held up a rough diamond for the customer to see.
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    • Rough diamonds are sorted by size and colour.
    • A cutter transforms a rough diamond into a sparkling gem.
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

natural talent

§Grammar and usage

British and American: British English says a rough diamond, while American English says a diamond in the rough.

British and American में British English में a rough diamond कहते हैं, जबकि American English में a diamond in the rough कहते हैं।