rocky
Translation
rocky, unstable, difficult
Examples
The path to the beach was rocky.
The path to the beach was rocky.
Their relationship has been rocky lately.
Their relationship has been rocky lately.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is rocky The terrain is rocky.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stony, bumpy, unstable; Antonyms: smooth, stable
Etymology
From the noun 'rock' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y', meaning 'full of'.
Memory Tips
Imagine walking on rocks; it's uneven and unstable. A 'rocky' path or relationship is similarly unsteady and difficult.