rough, harsh, uneven, rugged, scabrous mean not smooth or even. rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface. harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch. …

rough adjective (SOUND) A rough voice or sound is hard and loud. If a machine sounds rough, it is making a noise because it is in bad condition.

1. a. To treat roughly or with physical violence: roughed up his opponent. b. Sports To treat (an opposing player) with unnecessary roughness, often in violation of the rules: was ejected from the game for …

(of an uninhabited region or large land area) steep or uneven and covered with high grass, brush, trees, stones, etc.: to hunt over rough country. acting with or characterized by violence: Boxing is a rough …

Apr 15, 2026 · rough (third-person singular simple present roughs, present participle roughing, simple past and past participle roughed) Rough in the shape first, then polish the details.

Rough is a romantic comedy swimming manga by Mitsuru Adachi. It was published by Shogakukan in Weekly Shōnen Sunday from 1987 to 1989, and collected in 12 tankōbon volumes. The series was …

To make rough; give a rough condition or appearance to; roughen: as, to rough a horse's shoes to prevent slipping. To execute or shape out roughly; finish partially or in the rough; prepare for a …

ROUGH definition: having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth. See examples of rough used in a sentence.

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 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.