rough
//rʌf//
Adjective
having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level
The wall had a rough surface.
not gentle or calm; violent or harsh
The sea was rough and the boat rocked violently.
difficult or unpleasant; challenging
He had a rough day at work.
lacking refinement or polish; crude or basic
His manners were a bit rough, but he had a kind heart.
approximate or not exact
Can you give me a rough estimate of the cost?
Noun
ground with long grass and obstacles on a golf course
His ball landed in the rough.
a preliminary or unfinished version of something
I'll show you the rough first before I make the final version.
Verb
to make something rough or uneven
He roughed the surface with sandpaper.
to live in basic or uncomfortable conditions (usually with 'it')
We had to rough it in a tent for a week.
Adverb
in a rough manner; roughly
Don't play so rough with your little brother.