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Rough Definition & Meaning

1. Having an uneven or irregular surface or texture.

Example: The rough bark of the tree scratched my hand as i climbed it.

2. Harsh or unpleasant in manner or tone.

Example: The teacher gave the students a rough scolding for not completing their homework.

3. Difficult or challenging.

Example: The hiker struggled through the rough terrain of the mountain trail.

4. Unrefined or lacking in sophistication.

Example: The rough language used by the comedian offended some of the audience members.

5. Incomplete or unfinished.

Example: The rough draft of the essay needed significant revisions before it could be submitted.

Examples of the word rough used in sentences.

  • My throat feels rough, I think I'm getting a sore throat.
  • My hands are rough because I wash the dishes without gloves.
  • The wooden table feels rough, it needs to be sanded.
  • The road was very rough, I had to drive slowly.
  • The weather was rough last night, it was so windy and rainy.
  • The weather forecast is saying that our weekend hike is going to be rough and rainy.
  • I can't wear that sweater again, it's too rough and scratchy.
  • That was a rough game of soccer - I'm pretty sore today.
  • My hands feel rough from all the gardening I did yesterday.
  • The road was very rough, and my car kept bouncing up and down.
  • The sea was rough, making it difficult for the fishermen to cast their nets.
  • The conversation became rough as they argued over different viewpoints.
  • Her skin felt rough, and she realized she had been out in the sun too long.
  • The rough draft of the book was in need of significant editing before it was ready to be published.
  • The rough terrain made hiking the mountain a challenging but rewarding experience.
  • The rough patch in their relationship only lasted a few weeks before they made up.
  • The rough estimate for the project was much lower than we had anticipated.
  • The rough surface of the pavement made it difficult to ride my bike.
  • The job interview was rough, but I felt confident in my qualifications.
  • Despite the rough weather, I managed to make it to the airport on time.
  • The rough texture of the fabric irritated my sensitive skin.
  • The rough waves of the ocean battered the boat, causing many passengers to feel seasick.
  • It's been a rough day at work, but I'm looking forward to relaxing at home tonight.
  • The first draft of my novel was quite rough, but with revision and editing, it became a polished piece of work.
  • The rough terrain of the mountain made it difficult for us to hike to the summit.
  • The rough waves made it challenging for the experienced surfers to stay afloat and catch a ride.
  • The rough terrain made it difficult for us to hike to the summit of the mountain.
  • The rough draft of the manuscript needed extensive revisions before it was ready for publishing.
  • Despite the rough start, our team managed to push through and come out victorious.
  • The rough texture of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear throughout the day.
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