not smooth or flat
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hand.
not exact or detailed
I made a rough guess about how many people were there.
not gentle or careful
Be careful with that box - it's not made for rough handling.
with a lot of crime or violence
He grew up in a rough neighborhood where fights were common.
with big, dangerous waves
The sea was too rough for swimming that day.
difficult and not pleasant
They're going through a rough time in their relationship.
not feeling well
I had a rough night and didn't sleep well.
not finished or detailed
I used rough paper to write my first ideas.
not smooth or pleasant to taste or hear
The rough sound of the engine made it hard to talk.
the long grass area on a golf course
His ball landed in the rough, making it hard to hit.
a quick first drawing or design
The artist showed me the rough of his new painting.
a violent person
A group of roughs caused trouble at the park.
in a forceful or violent way
They played the game too rough and someone got hurt.