rough
/ɹʌf/ adjective B1- Not smooth; uneven. · rough hands· rough stone
- Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished. · a rough copy· a rough estimate
- Turbulent. · rough sea· rough water
- Difficult; trying. · Being a teenager nowadays can be rough.
- Crude; unrefined. · His manners are a bit rough, but he means well.
- Worn; shabby; weather-beaten.
- Having socio-economic problems, hence possibly dangerous. · the rough bit of town
- Violent; not careful or subtle. · rough words· This box has been through some rough handling.
Comparative rougher · Superlative roughest
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Don’t you think it’s pretty rough not to let her go to the picnic when she’s so set on it?”
The country here is rich and pleasant, but you must pass through rough and dangerous places before you reach the end of your journey.”
He was gray also, from his long beard to his rough boots, and he looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke.
I’m used to rough work; but I fairly turned sick at the sight of him.
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