rough
adjective
having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth.
roughness
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a word derived from
rough.
Example Sentences
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Even with an unnecessary roughness penalty in the fourth, Shelley made his reps count, making five tackles and breaking up a deep pass from Rams quarterback Ty Simpson intended for Tyler Scott.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
This analysis revealed subtle roughness at the interfaces of these channels.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2026
Most EV charging stocks didn’t perform very well this year, partially due to roughness in the EV market.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025
He drew seven fines last season and has been fined three times this season for a total of $34,784 for unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary roughness violations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
The sensation inside is so familiar, so comforting and recognizable and real that Bailey can feel the roughness of the bark, the smell of the acorns, even the chattering of the squirrels.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
