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Definition 1:
Having a surface that is not even opposite smooth.
Examples:
rough tree bark
A cat’s rough tongue
He trimmed the rough edge of the paper.
We traveled over rough dirt roads.
They hiked through rough terrain/country.
Definition 2:
Having or causing sudden, violent movements opposite smooth.
Examples:
A rough [=bumpy] ride on an old wooden roller coaster
We were a bit shaken from the plane’s rough landing.
Definition 3:
Difficult or unpleasant to deal with .
Examples:
She’s had a rough [=tough] life/year/time.
He went through a rough patch/period after his divorce.
They’ve hit a few rough spots in their marriage.
Despite a rough start, the team won more games this season than last.
I had a rough night last night. [=I did not sleep well]
It was rough going [=things were difficult] for a while.
Our ancestors had it rough [=had a difficult existence] compared to us.
He’s having a rough time (of it). = He’s going through a rough time. [=he is having a difficult time; his life has been difficult recently]
Definition 4:
Not calm :having large waves, strong winds, storms, etc. .
Examples:
The sea is rough today.
rough waters off the coast
We ran into some rough [=stormy] weather.
Definition 5:
Not gentle or careful :causing or likely to cause harm or injury .
Examples:
These dishes are not made to withstand rough handling.
The prisoners complained about rough treatment by the guards.
She says the kids are too rough [=rowdy] when they play.
He doesn’t like rough sports like hockey.
All right kids—no rough stuff. [=no behaving or playing in a rough way]
Don’t be so rough on them [=don’t punish or criticize them so harshly] for making a mistake.
Definition 6:
Having a lot of crime or danger .
Examples:
I live in a pretty rough neighborhood/area.
Definition 7:
Made or done in a way that is simple or that needs further changes, improvements, etc. .
Examples:
He made a rough sketch of the house.
They built a rough [=crude] shelter out of branches.
He submitted a rough draft of the article.
The project still has a few rough edges. [=the project still has a few things that need to be changed or finished]
The design is still a bit rough around the edges.
Definition 8:
Not precise or exact :not including all the details .
Examples:
If I were to make a rough guess, I might say there were 100,000 people at the parade.
A rough translation of a Chinese proverb
This sketch will give you a rough idea of what the house looks like.
Definition 9:
Having a harsh sound .
Examples:
She has a rough voice.
Definition 10:
Not well .
Examples:
I’m feeling too rough to go out tonight.
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