(of wine or another alcoholic drink) Sharp or harsh in taste
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Having an uneven or irregular surface
“It will be difficult to walk on the rough surface with those stilettos.”
Having a surface or texture that is coarse or bristly
“This breed of terrier has a coat of fur that is rough and thick.”
(of skin) Not smooth
“This balm will help to moisturize and bring immediate relief to rough skin.”
(of a person) Lacking sophistication or refinement
“Arya could almost sense a heart of gold behind Sandor Clegane's rough exterior.”
Harsh or severe in nature
“Try not to be too rough on her as she is genuinely trying her best.”
Difficult or unpleasant in nature
“The company is going through a rough period as it deals with increasing market competition.”
Aggressive or violent in nature
“I grew up in a rough neighborhood where I had to learn to fend for myself.”
Marked by turmoil, disturbance or violent energy
“A chain of islands and sand bars extending along the mainland protects this shallow area from the rough waters of the Gulf.”
(of a voice) Gruff, hoarse or raspy
“The escaped convict scowled at Pip in a rough voice, demanding that the boy bring him some food.”
Discordant or harsh-sounding to the ears
“Why should I leave the soft music of the chamber at the rough blare of the trumpet?”
Not fully worked out or including every detail
“This is only a rough draft of the report and many details will still need to be fleshed out in due course.”
Crudely constructed, typically in a hasty or improvised manner
“In the garage, she scavenged wood and pounded together some rough furniture for her dolls.”
Lacking in skill or refinement
“The rough strokes clearly show that this painting is a forgery.”
Not precise or exact
“I should be able to provide you with a rough estimate of the costs involved.”
(of the weather) Characterized by windy or stormy conditions
“The coast guard must be commended for braving the rough weather during the rescue operation.”
Vigorously disturbed or agitated, especially by the elements
“She stood alone outside on the veranda, looking out towards the rough seas.”
Not in good health
“The altitude would hit her and she started feeling a little rough.”
(of wine or another alcoholic drink) Sharp or harsh in taste
“This wine is a full-bodied, rough blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Merlot.”
Aggressive or violent in nature or character
Vague, lacking in detail
(of skin) Dry and flaking
Shabby or scruffy in appearance
Having a tough, hard texture like leather
Consisting of, or resembling, granules or grains
Consisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts
Making strict requirements
Immoral in nature or character
Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
Very bad in quality or standard
Designed for low-income consumers
Displaying a lack of sympathy, empathy or general emotions
Engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge
Causing heat and irritation
Characterized by abrupt stops and starts
Of low social rank or status
Barren and devoid of inhabitants
Related to or suitable for long-distance travel over varied terrains
Naturally aggressive or hostile
Difficult to digest or unpleasant in taste, texture, or composition
Lacking in order or neatness
(of a person) Being strong and healthy
Having chunks or lumps
Difficult to please
A disreputable and violent person
“Two teams of roughs, clothed in only their union-suits, would attempt to wrest the boar-skin from each other's possession.”
A sketch meant for artistic brainstorming
“I have come up with a rough to determine the scale required for the lettering.”
To make uneven
“He likes to rough up his hair as part of his style.”
(rough something out) To produce a preliminary and unfinished version of something
“I will rough out the system I am proposing tomorrow to illustrate each of these concepts.”
To make rough or coarse
To commit acts of thuggery, or behave in a thuggish manner
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