in the rough

phrase

chiefly US

: in an unfinished or rough state

He admired the beauty of nature in the rough.

Some of the turquoise is polished and some is in the rough.

Examples of in the rough in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Born to Jamaican and Barbadian immigrants, Taylor was raised in the rough Bronx River Projects in New York City and was inspired by activist members of his family. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026

The boat began to take on water in the rough seas and eventually capsized. — ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026

Tour Superstore is returning this weekend to Atlanta proper after its past attempt landed in the rough amid the Great Recession. — Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026

After arriving at the ninth hole, Spiranac appeared to push down high grass in the rough. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for in the rough

• buff
• cuff
• duff
• fluff
• gruff
• hough
• huff
• luff
• muff
• puff
• ruff
• scruff