Rough
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹʌf/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rough is an adjective meaning Not smooth; uneven.
Meaning
Not smooth; uneven.
More Meanings
- Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
- Turbulent.
- Difficult; trying.
- Crude; unrefined.
- Worn; shabby; weather-beaten.
- (of a place) Having socio-economic problems, hence possibly dangerous.
- Violent; not careful or subtle.
Example Sentences
a rough copy
a rough plan
rough surface
a rough guess
Word Forms
- rougher
- roughest
- roughs
- roughing
- roughed
Synonyms for rough
Depending on context, synonyms include abrasive, asperous, coarse, gimped, harsh, irregular.
Antonyms for rough
Common opposites include even, polished, smooth, velvety, cut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crude, unrefined, unsmooth, harsh, roughly, fierce.
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