Rough
(adjective)
- Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.
- Unpleasantly harsh or jarring to the senses.
Origin:
Old english rūh, of germanic origin; related to dutch ruig and german rauh.
Examples:
- The rough surface of the stone.
- The rough sea made the boat rock violently.
- The road was rough and bumpy.
- The rough voice of the singer.
- The rough fabric irritated her skin.