rough

US /rʌf/

UK /rʌf/

A2

Adjective

  • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
  • Being imprecise, inexact, and not detailed
  • Not gentle or not soft
  • Having an uneven or not smooth surface
  • Raw and natural
  • (Of sea weather etc.) not calm with strong winds
  • Involving or causing sudden, forceful movements

Adverb

  • In a manner that is difficult, or violent

Noun (Countable/Uncountable)

  • Violent, loud, and unpleasant person
  • Incomplete drawing or draft done lacking detail

Transitive Verb

  • To make something less smooth