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rough Definition and Meaning in English (rough definition)

adjective
Synonyms:unevencoarsebumpy
Quick Answer • Definition

Rough definition: Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

Definitions of Rough

  1. 1adjective

    Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

  2. 2adjective

    Difficult and unpleasant or uncomfortable.

  3. 3adjective

    Not exact or precise; approximate.

Example Sentences

casual

“The rough texture of the wall needed sanding.”

casual

“He went through a rough period after losing his job.”

casual

“Can you give me a rough idea of the time?”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounroughness
adverbroughly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

rough itphrasal_verb

To live without comforts or necessities.

rough and readyexpression

Simple but effective; not refined.

rough patchidiom

A difficult period of time.

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Rough definition: Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
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'Rough' translates to 'rough' in English. Rough definition: Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
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