rougher (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /rʌf/
Definition
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
Examples
The old wooden table had a rough texture.
Be careful walking on the rough terrain.
His voice was rough from lack of sleep.
How to Use rougher
- rough around the edges (idiom)
- Slightly unrefined or imperfect in appearance or manner. — "He's a brilliant scientist, though a bit rough around the edges."
- rough it (phrasal verb)
- To live in a basic or uncomfortable way, without modern conveniences. — "We decided to rough it in a tent during our camping trip."
- rough up (phrasal verb)
- To hit or beat someone severely. — "The mugger tried to rough up the victim to get his wallet."
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