Rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface Harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch Uneven implies a lack of uniformity in height, breadth, or quality. Having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks See examples of rough used in a sentence. Rough adjective (sound) a rough voice or sound is hard and loud
If a machine sounds rough, it is making a noise because it is in bad condition. 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.
Having a surface that is not even or regular The skin on her hands was hard and rough Trim rough edges with a sharp knife The car is designed for travelling over rough ground. Rough (comparative rougher, superlative roughest) not smooth Quotations rough hands rough stone rough surface
(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. Find 1770 different ways to say rough, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at thesaurus.com. Master the word rough in english
While all these words mean not smooth or even, rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface.
OPEN
