Clues for the word "ROUGH"

We've had 86 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 108 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Mini crossword on May 31, 2026.

Definition of rough

n. - Having inequalities, small ridges, or points, on the surface; not smooth or plain; as, a rough board; a rough stone; rough cloth.
n. - Not level; having a broken surface; uneven; -- said of a piece of land, or of a road.
n. - Not polished; uncut; -- said of a gem; as, a rough diamond.
n. - Tossed in waves; boisterous; high; -- said of a sea or other piece of water.
n. - Marked by coarseness; shaggy; ragged; disordered; -- said of dress, appearance, or the like; as, a rough coat.
n. - Hence, figuratively, lacking refinement, gentleness, or polish.
n. - Not courteous or kind; harsh; rude; uncivil; as, a rough temper.
n. - Marked by severity or violence; harsh; hard; as, rough measures or actions.
n. - Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, voice, and the like; as, a rough tone; rough numbers.
n. - Austere; harsh to the taste; as, rough wine.
n. - Tempestuous; boisterous; stormy; as, rough weather; a rough day.
n. - Hastily or carelessly done; wanting finish; incomplete; as, a rough estimate; a rough draught.
n. - Produced offhand.
n. - Boisterous weather.
n. - A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.
adv. - In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.
v. t. - To render rough; to roughen.
v. t. - To break in, as a horse, especially for military purposes.
v. t. - To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as, to rough out a carving, a sketch.