Roughest: meaning, definitions and examples

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roughest

 

[ ˈrʌfɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing texture

The term 'roughest' is the superlative form of 'rough', used to describe a surface that is uneven and coarse. It can refer to physical surfaces, such as rough terrain or fabrics, and metaphorically describe experiences or personalities that are harsh or difficult. This word is often employed to emphasize the extent to which something is rough in comparison to others within the same category.

Synonyms

coarsest, harshest, most uneven.

Examples of usage

  • The roughest part of the road made the journey challenging.
  • She faced the roughest times of her life during the recession.
  • His roughest features were softened by a kind smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "roughest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais áspero

🇮🇳 सबसे खुरदुरा

🇩🇪 rauester

🇮🇩 terkasar

🇺🇦 найгрубіший

🇵🇱 najszorstszy

🇯🇵 最も荒い

🇫🇷 le plus rugueux

🇪🇸 el más áspero

🇹🇷 en kaba

🇰🇷 가장 거친

🇸🇦 الأكثر خشونة

🇨🇿 nejdrsnější

🇸🇰 najdrsnejší

🇨🇳 最粗糙的

🇸🇮 najgrob

🇮🇸 harkalegasta

🇰🇿 ең кедір-бұдыр

🇬🇪 ყველაზე უხეში

🇦🇿 ən kobud

🇲🇽 el más áspero

Etymology

The word 'rough' originates from the Old English 'ruh', which means having a coarse or uneven surface. This term has Germanic roots, related to similar words in Dutch ('ruw') and German ('rau'). The superlative form 'roughest' reflects a common linguistic pattern in English where adjectives are modified to denote extremes in quality. Throughout history, 'rough' has retained its essential meaning while expanding into various contexts, including emotional and metaphorical uses. Over time, the term has been adopted in literature and everyday speech to describe not only physical textures but also challenging experiences and rugged personalities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,427, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.