Rough, harsh, uneven, rugged, scabrous mean not smooth or even The timber can be supplied with either a rough or smooth finish. Rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface
Harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch Sharpen the edge of the knife on a rough surface Uneven implies a lack of uniformity in height, breadth, or quality.
If a machine sounds rough, it is making a noise because it is in bad condition. To treat roughly or with physical violence Sports to treat (an opposing player) with unnecessary roughness, often in violation of the rules Was ejected from the game for roughing the passer
To prepare or indicate in an unfinished form Rough out a house plan. Having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks See examples of rough used in a sentence.
Definition of rough adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Rough with crinkled limpet shells and sparsely strewn with locks of dry seaweed, a small boy has to stretch his legs far apart, and indeed to feel rather heroic, before he gets to the top. (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 sport. Uneven, coarse, or not smooth in texture or appearance
The wooden floor was rough against his feet Use sandpaper if the surface is too rough The stone was rough and unpolished
