rougher

[ ruhf-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that roughs or roughs out something, as certain crude cutting tools or a person who performs the first, rough parts of a process.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rougher¹

First recorded in 1880–85; rough + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The new research suggests ten percent on uphill trails—but the difference may have more to do with the outdoor setting, which permits rougher terrain and more side-to-side motion than a treadmill, than with the uphill slope.

From Outside Online

This way, you reduce the friction caused by rougher materials crashing into more delicate ones for 40 minutes.

From Popular-Science

Dynamic mics, on the other hand, are robust tools that hold up well to high volumes—and rougher handling.

From Popular-Science

These napkins have a rougher texture and are perfect for sopping up oil throughout the day, especially if you’re in a warmer climate.

From Washington Post

In theory, the inflated tires absorb more of a trail’s vibration to allow for rougher terrain, much like tubeless bike tires.

From Outside Online

The comet is basically shaped like a rubber ducky, but with a much rougher surface.

From The Daily Beast

Barack Obama is in for a rougher-than-usual couple of months.

From The Daily Beast

Having lived in the rougher parts of Brooklyn, he thought he might have helped if only he had a hammer in his hand.

From The Daily Beast

Actresses over 40, meanwhile, have an even rougher time in Hollywood.

From The Daily Beast

In the two months since November, he has played much rougher than in all the four previous years.

From The Daily Beast

It had evidently been itself partially repainted in a rougher style than the original.

From Project Gutenberg

The going became rougher, and all semblance of a trail was lost, yet the trader went on unhesitatingly.

From Project Gutenberg

Toward night the country grew more broken and much rougher, and I knew we were nearing the Sandy.

From Project Gutenberg

Renewing old acquaintanceships in this manner, they were shortly in rougher water.

From Project Gutenberg

The Sphere, the other morning sheet, made its appeal to the rougher element of the city.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• coarse
• cruel
• hard
• harsh
• nasty
• raw
• tough
• unpleasant
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