Synonyms for
Rough
Definition
not smooth; uneven or irregular in surface or texture
Synonyms & similar words
jumpy
jolting
smooth
gravelly
rocky
pugnacious
unsmooth
uncut
roughout
jolty
boisterous
approximate
approximative
roughin
scratchy
crude
harsh
roughly
raspy
rasping
fierce
cut
grating
bumpy
coarse
bumpy
uneven
jagged
rocky
irregular
scratchy
harsh
unpolished
gritty
abrasive
rugged
scraggy
scaly
choppy
unsmooth
unequal
knobby
corrugated
lumpy
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- rough sea
- rough draft
- rough estimate
- rough terrain
- rough patch
- rough justice
- rough idea
Word family
Usage note
The word 'rough' can describe physical texture, difficult situations, or imprecise estimates. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- The cat's tongue felt rough when it licked my hand.
- The rough sandpaper smoothed out the wood.
- The hiker climbed up the rough mountain trail.
- The waves were too rough to go swimming.
- The rough edges of the paper cut my finger.
Quotes
Life is a rough biography. Memories smooth out the edges. -Terri Guillemets
The rough places are what need the most love. -Elizabeth Gilbert
Life is a rough journey, and sometimes you fall down, but the dust has to be brushed off, and the tears wiped away. -Unknown