From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishraw talentraw talentsomeone with raw talent is naturally good at something, but has not developed their ability yet He has the raw talent to become a star. → raw
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raw talent• As a result, agents are becoming even more cagey about developing raw talent.• But although graft is indispensable, it is no replacement for raw talent.• It's a raw talent but she knows how to use it and she's unafraid.• He has such a natural raw talent it would be a waste to keep him hanging on.• Now he has channelled that aggression and raw talent to produce a golden combination of motivation and power.• She was not a great trainer, but her raw talent was undeniable. 