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rougher

American  
[ruhf-er] / ˈrʌf ər /

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.


Etymology

Origin of rougher

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

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Bonds are an excellent barometer of broader investor sentiment and usually act as an early beacon for rougher seas ahead.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

One especially noticeable blue-black patch in the rougher section of the valley is believed to be volcanic ash that was later redistributed by Martian winds, as seen in the accompanying 3D perspective views.

From Science Daily May 15, 2026

We like the way it handles rougher pavement and even unpaved surfaces.

From MarketWatch Nov. 26, 2025

The production stars Joanna “JoJo” Levesque as Tess, who is “a little rougher around the edges” onstage, said Levesque.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

As we followed Callaway over rougher and rougher terrain, I couldn’t help but wonder if this was all some kind of joke.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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