Synonyms of in the rough

in the rough

phrase

as in crude

being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining

She loved jewelry with gemstones in the rough.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crude
• natural
• raw
• rude
• native
• unrefined
• untreated
• in the raw
• unprocessed
• undeveloped
• undressed
• unfinished
• unpolished
• uncooked
• unfiltered
• semifinished
• impure
• rough-hewn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treated
• refined
• pure
• processed
• dressed
• purified
• filtered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in the rough

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

Many who took the survey saw Goldberg-Polin as too moral to get involved in the rough and tumble world of Israel’s fractious political scene. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025

The team felt confident that if Carroll could get off to a better start, the team could truly compete in the rough National League West. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

His ball maneuvered through the trees, landing in the rough to the right of the fairway. — Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025