Rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface. A rough surface is not smooth Having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks
Off to a rough start
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Not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition
If a surface such as paper or skin is rough, it does not feel smooth when you… Rough (comparative rougher, superlative roughest) not smooth Quotations rough hands rough stone rough surface To treat roughly or with physical violence
Sports to treat (an opposing player) with unnecessary roughness, often in violation of the rules Was ejected from the game for roughing the passer To prepare or indicate in an unfinished form Rough out a house plan.
Definition of rough adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. (of an uninhabited region or large land area) steep or uneven and covered with high grass, brush, trees, stones, etc. To hunt over rough country Acting with or characterized by violence
Boxing is a rough sport. Some common synonyms of rough are harsh, rugged, scabrous, and uneven While all these words mean not smooth or even, rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface.
