Pronunciation: /rɔː diːl/
noun a situation in which someone is treated unfairly or harshly
A1 I feel like I got a raw deal with my lunch today - it was all cold and soggy.
A2 She thought she was getting a good deal on the car, but later realized it was a raw deal with hidden problems.
B1 He believes he got a raw deal in the negotiation, as he ended up with less than he originally wanted.
B2 The workers felt they were getting a raw deal with the new company policies that cut their benefits.
C1 The athletes claimed they were given a raw deal by the judges, who they believed were biased.
C2 The employees unionized to fight against what they saw as a raw deal from the management in terms of pay and working conditions.
adjective unfair or harsh
A1 I feel like I got a raw deal when my sandwich was missing half the ingredients.
A2 She thought she got a raw deal when her boss gave her all the difficult tasks.
B1 The workers felt they were getting a raw deal when their wages were cut without warning.
B2 The students protested against what they perceived as a raw deal in the grading system.
C1 The athlete felt he had been given a raw deal by the judges in the competition.
C2 The team believed they had been dealt a raw deal by the referees during the game.
formal The employee felt like he had been given a raw deal when he was passed over for a promotion.
informal I can't believe they gave you such a raw deal with that car purchase.
slang She got a total raw deal in that breakup.
figurative Life can sometimes seem like it's giving you a raw deal, but it's important to stay positive and keep moving forward.
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