1
as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
a face rough with a couple days' worth of beard
2
as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
rough waters that made sailing our sloop a little risky
3
as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
at least wear a raincoat if you're going out into that rough weather
4
as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface
a rough board can give you splinters
5
as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
a forensics expert who willingly takes on rough assignments
6
as in tough
difficult to endure
I've had a rough time of it since I lost my job
7
as in gruff
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
the rough faces of hardened criminals who had spent most of their lives behind bars
8
as in clumsy
hastily or roughly constructed
made a rough camp as darkness fell over the forest
9
as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
he learned polite words to replace the rough language he had known growing up
10
as in hairy
made of or resembling hair
a rough-coated dog who was always shedding his fur
11
as in bumpy
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
a rough flight that left some passengers nauseated
12
as in wild
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
after a rough week on the high seas, we were happy to sail through the gulf's more tranquil waters
1
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
she was badly roughed up by her boxing partner
2
as in to abuse
to abuse physically
the photographer claimed that he had been roughed up by the actor's bodyguards outside the club
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