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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

"Finally, they are making their way back on shore where, unfortunately, a lot of them are already dead or dying as they approach the coastlines and get into rougher coastal waters."

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

Much rougher than what we see today, that is.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2025

My family left our temporary housing for a house in another inner-city neighborhood, which seemed even rougher and poorer than the first.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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