rough
word
/ˈɹəf/
ruhf
/ɹˈʌf/
ruhf
Definition
If something is rough, it is not smooth or it feels uneven. It can also mean difficult or unpleasant, or not exact but only approximate.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English. Common patterns: 'rough skin', 'a rough day', 'a rough estimate', 'play rough'. Don't confuse it with only physical texture; it is also often used for bad experiences, strong behavior, or inexact numbers.
Spanish: áspero - duro - aproximadoPortuguese (BR): áspero - difícil - aproximadoPortuguese (PT): áspero - difícil - aproximadoChinese (Simplified): 粗糙的 - 艰难的 - 大概的Chinese (Traditional): 粗糙的 - 艱難的 - 大概的Hindi: खुरदुरा - कठिन - लगभगArabic: خشن - صعب - تقريبيBengali: খসখসে - খারাপ (অভিজ্ঞতা) - আনুমানিকRussian: грубый - трудный (опыт) - приблизительныйJapanese: ざらざらした - つらい (経験) - おおよそのVietnamese: thô - khó khăn (trải nghiệm) - sơ bộKorean: 거친 - 힘든 (경험) - 대략적인Turkish: pürüzlü - zor (deneyim) - yaklaşıkUrdu: کھردرا - مشکل (تجربہ) - اندازاًIndonesian: kasar - sulit (pengalaman) - perkiraan
Example Sentences
We had a rough trip home.
basic
This wall feels rough.
basic
I can give you a rough number.
basic
Sorry I was quiet earlier—I had a rough morning.
natural
The kids were rough with the new toy and broke it.
natural
It's just a rough estimate, but it should be close enough.
natural