rough

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

2. n. Not level; having a broken surface; uneven; -- said of a piece of land, or of a road. Source: opted

3. n. Not polished; uncut; -- said of a gem; as, a rough diamond. Source: opted

4. n. Tossed in waves; boisterous; high; -- said of a sea or other piece of water. Source: opted

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

6. n. Hence, figuratively, lacking refinement, gentleness, or polish. Source: opted

7. n. Not courteous or kind; harsh; rude; uncivil; as, a rough temper. Source: opted

8. n. Marked by severity or violence; harsh; hard; as, rough measures or actions. Source: opted

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

10. n. Austere; harsh to the taste; as, rough wine. Source: opted

11. n. Tempestuous; boisterous; stormy; as, rough weather; a rough day. Source: opted

12. n. Hastily or carelessly done; wanting finish; incomplete; as, a rough estimate; a rough draught. Source: opted

13. n. Produced offhand. Source: opted

14. n. Boisterous weather. Source: opted

15. n. A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy. Source: opted

16. adv. In a rough manner; rudely; roughly. Source: opted

17. v. t. To render rough; to roughen. Source: opted

18. v. t. To break in, as a horse, especially for military purposes. Source: opted

19. v. t. To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as, to rough out a carving, a sketch. Source: opted

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