Pronunciation

/rʌf/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having a harsh or uneven surface; not smooth. For example: “The wooden table has a rough texture.”
• Adverb: In a rough manner; roughly. For example: “He drove the car roughly down the road.”
• Verb: To treat roughly or roughly handle. For example: “Don’t rough up the children.”
• Noun: A person who is tough or aggressive. For example: “He’s a rough character.”
• Adjective: (informal) Unprepared or unorganized. For example: “She’s a bit rough around the edges, but she means well.”

Phrases

• “Rough up” means to physically harm or intimidate.
• “A rough night” can refer to a challenging or动荡 evening.
• “Rough estimate” signifies an approximate calculation or guess.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The old stone wall was covered in a thick layer of moss, making it feel rough to the touch.”
• Adverb: “He tried to give a rough outline of the project before diving into details.”
• Verb: “The construction workers were instructed not to rough the new employees.”
• Noun: “The rough gang controlled the neighborhood.”
• Adjective (informal): “She’s had a rough week, so she’s not in the best mood.”

Synonyms

• Coarse
• Jagged
• Roughened
• Aggressive
• Unrefined
• Unpolished