rough-edged

adjective

ˈrəf-ˈejd 

: lacking refinement or polish

a rough-edged writing style

Examples of rough-edged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Andor is charming and rough-edged, a solo space cowboy accustomed to hustling his own way. — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 21 May 2025

Here we are faced with an aesthetic that is indeed poetic, but also austere; contemplative, yet analytical, critical—at times even rough-edged. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 14 May 2025

One of the things Sean Baker does exceptionally well is draw us into a vivid and highly specific milieu, nurturing our affections for characters who are rough-edged, to put it mildly, and then whip up a vortex of steadily escalating chaos. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024

Foster’s version of Sarah was more defiant and rough-edged than the producers and the director, Jonathan Kaplan, wanted. — Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rough-edged

• alleged
• unpledged
• dredged
• edged
• fledged
• hedged
• pledged
• wedged