How to Pronounce "roughshod"
word
ˈɹəfˈʃɑd
RUHF-shahd
ɹˈʌfʃɒd
RUHF-shod
Definition
Treating people harshly or without consideration for their feelings; acting in a forceful or cruel way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəfˈʃɑd
British English
ɹˈʌfʃɒd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF-shahd
UK
RUHF-shod
Listen in Context
He acted roughshod with his classmates, never caring about their feelings.
The manager used roughshod methods to get results.
They made roughshod decisions without listening to anyone.
The new policy seems to ride roughshod over workers' rights.