- comparative of rough.
rougher
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rougher
Example Sentences
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Your son has, perhaps, been given a rougher deal: Even though he is a full-time student with little or no income, he still pays about $500 for health insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 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
But in a 1989 profile by the US Drug Enforcement Administration, he has frizzy hair and rougher features.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Unlike Cheval Blanc, which sits on the rougher Atlantic, La Samanna is great for families because of its calm, swimmable beach facing the Caribbean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
He came to a break in the path with a second, much rougher track leading away from the sea and across the fields.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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