Someone (or something) that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly stand out from the crowd.
The phrase is metaphorical and relates to the fact that naturally occurring diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance, and that their true beauty as jewels is only realized through the cutting and polishing process.
The phrase is metaphorical and relates to the fact that naturally occurring diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance, and that their true beauty as jewels is only realized through the cutting and polishing process.
She may seem shy and ordinary right now, but give her a couple more years - she truly is a diamond in the rough.
by Ainz January 24, 2006
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Get the Diamond in the rough mug.Someone that falls into unfortunate circumstances but works to better themselves, whether it be the homeless, imprisoned etc.
by goodsam March 25, 2008
Get the diamond in the rough mug.1. A good athlete that was either undrafted or chosen late in the draft
2. Someone good at something that hangs out with bad people who are bad at it
2. Someone good at something that hangs out with bad people who are bad at it
1. Ben Wallace, an undrafted basketball player has been named defensive player or the year.
2. The lead singer Michael, was the diamond in the rough in the garage band
2. The lead singer Michael, was the diamond in the rough in the garage band
by Tore a Bore a May 30, 2004
Get the Diamond in the rough mug.A girl/guy who is fine as hell, but lives in the ghetto or has ghetto tendencies due in part because they lived and were raised in the ghetto.
Guy 1: I can't believe that a girl that fine lives in a ghetto ass neighborhood.
Guy 2: She's definitely hot! She's a diamond in the rough.
Guy 2: She's definitely hot! She's a diamond in the rough.
by Chris E. January 12, 2006
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