English · Adjectives
rough
/rʌf/
[/rʌf/]
not smooth
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having an uneven or coarse surface; not smooth or gentle.
Example
The old wooden table had a rough surface that scratched my bare arm.
The old wooden table had a rough surface that scratched my bare arm.
Etymology
From Old English 'rūh', of West Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Literal for surfaces and figurative for difficult times or estimates.