adjective

rough

Translation

rough, uneven, approximate, difficult

The surface of the stone is rough.

I made a rough sketch of the plan.

He had a rough time after his accident.

The sea was very rough today.

((a/the)) rough ((surface/texture)) having an uneven surface The surface of the stone is rough.

((a)) rough ((idea/sketch/estimate)) not exact or detailed I made a rough sketch of the plan.

((a)) rough ((time/day/period)) a difficult period He had a rough time after his accident.

Synonyms: coarse, uneven, difficult; Antonyms: smooth, gentle, easy

From Old English 'rūh'.

Think of a 'rough' road: it's uneven (texture), difficult to travel (a rough time), and you can only give a 'rough' estimate of arrival.