rough
/ɹʌf/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
Not smooth; uneven.
2
Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
3
Turbulent.
4
Difficult; trying.
5
Crude; unrefined.
6
Worn; shabby; weather-beaten.
7
Having socio-economic problems, hence possibly dangerous.
8
Violent; not careful or subtle.
9
Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.
10
Not polished; uncut.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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