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Rough

adjective
/rʌf/

Meaning

having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level

Example Sentences

The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.

The road was rough and difficult to drive on.

Synonyms

coarse, uneven, harsh, bumpy, jagged, rugged
Entry 1
coarse, uneven, harsh, bumpy
Entry 2
bumpy, uneven, jagged, rugged

Antonyms

smooth, soft, gentle, even, flat
Entry 1
smooth, soft, gentle, even
Entry 2
smooth, flat, even

Collocations

rough surface, rough sea, rough draft, rough road, rough estimate, rough idea
Entry 1
rough surface, rough sea, rough draft
Entry 2
rough surface, rough road, rough estimate, rough idea

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