rough
rough
rʌf
raf
British pronunciation
/rʌf/

Definition & Meaning of "rough"in English

01

having an uneven or jagged texture

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His hands were calloused and rough from years of manual labor.
02

characterized by a harsh or aggressive attitude or actions

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His rough behavior in the meeting made it difficult for others to share their ideas openly.
03

unpleasant and with a lot of hardships

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The journey through the mountains was rough due to the steep terrain and unpredictable weather.
04

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

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He provided a rough estimate of the project costs, knowing it would be adjusted later.
05

(of a sound) having a harsh or unrefined quality

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His rough voice echoed through the hall.
06

characterized by unsteady and wild weather or sea conditions

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The lifeboat crew braved rough seas to rescue a couple.
07

(of a place or neighborhood) involving a lot of crime or violence

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They advised us to avoid walking through that rough part of town at night.
08

having a basic or undeveloped state

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The rough sketch showed the main ideas but lacked detail.
09

experiencing discomfort, often due to external conditions such as illness or fatigue

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After the long hike, she felt rough and needed to rest.
10

having a strong taste that feels harsh or unrefined, often referring to wine or other alcoholic drinks

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The rough wine left a burning sensation in his throat.
to rough
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to shape or form something in an early, unfinished way, without focusing on details

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The sculptor roughed the clay into the basic shape of a figure before adding details.
02

to disturb or make uneven, particularly a surface or body of water

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The storm roughed the ocean, turning calm waters into a turbulent sea.
03

to use excessive and intentional physical force against an opponent in a sport

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He was penalized for roughing the quarterback during the football game.
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The player pushed his opponent rough during the heated match.
02

living or staying without access to basic comforts or proper shelter

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After losing his job, he had no choice but to sleep rough on the streets.
Rough
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the area on a golf course with longer, thicker grass, making it harder to play from than the fairway

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His ball landed in the rough, making the next shot much more difficult.
02

a person who is aggressive or engages in unruly behavior

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The bar was filled with roughs who were quick to start fights.
03

a version of something that is incomplete or unrefined, often serving as an early draft or outline

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The artist presented a rough of his painting before adding the final touches.
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