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- Dictionaryrough/rʌf/
adjective
- 1. having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level: "they had to carry the victim across the rough, stony ground" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person or their behaviour) not gentle; violent or boisterous: "pushchairs should be capable of withstanding rough treatment" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. in a manner that lacks gentleness; harshly or violently: informal "treat 'em rough but treat 'em fair"
noun
- 1. a disreputable and violent person: British "the rear of the column was attacked by roughs" Similar
- 2. (on a golf course) longer grass around the fairway and the green: "his second shot lay in the rough"
verb
- 1. work or shape (something) in a rough, preliminary fashion: "the piece of glass is now roughed into a circular form"
- 2. make uneven: "the water was roughed by the wind"
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ROUGH definition: 1. not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition: 2. If a surface such as paper or…. Learn more.
1. a. : marked by inequalities, ridges, or projections on the surface : coarse. b. : covered with or made up of coarse and often shaggy hair. rough-coated collie. compare smooth, wirehaired. c (1) : having a broken, uneven, or bumpy surface. rough terrain. (2) : difficult to travel through or penetrate : wild. into the rough woods P. B. Shelley. 2.
Rough definition: having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth. See examples of ROUGH used in a sentence.
1. a. Having a surface marked by irregularities, protuberances, or ridges; not smooth: planed the board so it was no longer rough. b. Coarse or shaggy to the touch: a rough scratchy blanket. 2. a. Difficult to travel over or through: the rough terrain of the highlands. b. Characterized by violent motion; turbulent: rough waters.
not gentle or careful; violent. This watch is not designed for rough treatment. They complained of rough handling by the guards. She doesn't like playing with the rough kids. Don't try any rough stuff with me! Things got a bit rough, and the police were called. You don't have to be so rough! One carer was sacked for being rough with a patient.
A rough area, city, school, or other place is unpleasant and dangerous because there is a lot of violence or crime there. It was quite a rough part of our town. 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2. If you say that someone has had a rough time, you mean that they have had some difficult or unpleasant experiences.
Rough means harsh and uneven. If you want to go driving in the rough terrain of rocky dirt roads, you'll need four-wheel drive and a stomach for bouncing. Rough means coarse or bumpy, and can be used in many different ways. A few days after you shave, your skin will be rough with stubble.
ROUGH meaning: 1. A rough surface is not smooth: 2. approximate: 3. If the sea or weather is rough, there is a…. Learn more.
Rough Definition. Not smooth or level; having bumps, projections, etc.; uneven. A rough surface. Not easily traveled over or through because rocky, overgrown, wild, etc. Rough country. Shaggy or bristly. An animal with a rough coat. Difficult to travel over or through. The rough terrain of the highlands.
adj. having a coarse or uneven surface; not smooth: rough, worn skin. steep or uneven and covered with high grass, etc.; wild: rough country. acting with or marked by violence: Hockey is a rough sport. lacking in gentleness, care, or consideration: rough handling. crude, rude, or lacking culture: a rough peasant.