Rough: meaning, definitions and examples

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rough

[ rʌf ]

^{Context #1}

surface

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

Synonyms

coarse, irregular, uneven

Examples of usage

The rough texture of the tree bark
The rough pavement made it difficult to walk

^{Context #2}

behavior

Not gentle or tender in manner or behavior.

Synonyms

harsh, rude, unpleasant

Examples of usage

He spoke to her in a rough tone
The rough treatment of the prisoners

^{Context #3}

sea

A part of the sea where the waves are very violent.

Synonyms

choppy, stormy, turbulent

Examples of usage

The ship was in trouble in the rough

Translations

Translations of the word "rough" in other languages:

🇵🇹 áspero

🇮🇳 खुरदरा

🇩🇪 rau

🇮🇩 kasar

🇺🇦 грубий

🇵🇱 szorstki

🇯🇵 荒い (あらい)

🇫🇷 rugueux

🇪🇸 áspero

🇹🇷 kaba

🇰🇷 거친

🇸🇦 خشن

🇨🇿 drsný

🇸🇰 drsný

🇨🇳 粗糙 (cūcāo)

🇸🇮 grobi

🇮🇸 grófur

🇰🇿 қатты

🇬🇪 უხეში

🇦🇿 kobud

🇲🇽 áspero

Word origin

The word 'rough' originated from Middle English 'roughe', which in turn came from Old English 'ruh', meaning hairy or shaggy. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the current definitions related to surface, behavior, and the sea.

See also: roughage, roughly, roughneck, roughness.