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Rough

Definition: Having inequalities, small ridges, or points, on the
surface; not smooth or plain; as, a rough board; a rough stone; rough
cloth.

Rough

Definition: Not level; having a broken surface; uneven; -- said of a
piece of land, or of a road.

Rough

Definition: Not polished; uncut; -- said of a gem; as, a rough diamond.

Rough

Definition: Tossed in waves; boisterous; high; -- said of a sea or other
piece of water.

Rough

Definition: Marked by coarseness; shaggy; ragged; disordered; -- said of
dress, appearance, or the like; as, a rough coat.

Rough

Definition: Hence, figuratively, lacking refinement, gentleness, or
polish.

Rough

Definition: Not courteous or kind; harsh; rude; uncivil; as, a rough
temper.

Rough

Definition: Marked by severity or violence; harsh; hard; as, rough
measures or actions.

Rough

Definition: Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating; --
said of sound, voice, and the like; as, a rough tone; rough numbers.

Rough

Definition: Austere; harsh to the taste; as, rough wine.

Rough

Definition: Tempestuous; boisterous; stormy; as, rough weather; a rough
day.

Rough

Definition: Hastily or carelessly done; wanting finish; incomplete; as,
a rough estimate; a rough draught.

Rough

Definition: Produced offhand.

Rough

Definition: Boisterous weather.

Rough

Definition: A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.

Rough

Definition: In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

Rough

Definition: To render rough; to roughen.

Rough

Definition: To break in, as a horse, especially for military
purposes.

Rough

Definition: To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as,
to rough out a carving, a sketch.