Examples of 'rough' in a sentence

Meaning of "rough"

Rough (adjective) is used to describe something that has a surface that is uneven or not smooth. It can also refer to something that is harsh or violent in nature
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  • Not smooth; uneven.
  • Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
  • Turbulent.
  • Difficult; trying.

How to use "rough" in a sentence

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Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling.
Some rough waters at the end there.
Maybe i was a little rough on you last night.
The rough diamond is the size of my fist.
You have had a rough couple of days.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop.
But it was a rough way to check out.
Through the rough times in your life.
You know how rough things have been.
Rough estimate about right order of magnitude.
I had a really rough night last night.
The rough sea was at last growing calmer.
You have had a rough couple of months.
The kid will just have to rough it.
It will be rough if the town turns against us.

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This town is getting too rough for me.
What a rough treatment for the fortunate.
I only want you to rough him up a little.
You are rough and you are a little businesslike.
They said you were going through a rough time.
I hit a rough stretch a couple of years ago.
The girls at work have been really rough on me.
I wanted two rough and tumble boys.
I know this week has been really rough.
This is a rough time of year for her.
Hope this is not gonna be a rough flight.
But this is a rough town without a gun.
Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
It might get rough unless we climb on top.
The sex was way too rough for me.
Having a rough day with the ladies.
I am used to looking on the rough side of things.
I was going through a bit of a rough patch at the time.
I just think splitting up can be rough on kids.
That foots pretty rough to go in a girls face.
Pilot did say it was gonna get a little rough.
I got some rough news for you.
I know rummaging for garbage must be rough.
But they play a rough game of poker.
This rough exterior lies a heart of gold.
Everywhere is pretty rough pavement and slopey.
Ljust did not think it would be that rough.
You were kind of rough on her for a minute.
So you have hit a bit of a rough patch.
There is an odd rough patch on his skin.
But the summers can be just as rough.
Somebody had a rough night last night.
I heard you guys had a rough day.
We are just going through a little bit of a rough patch.
The cable can be damaged by rough handling.

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