Synonyms for rough

Other words for “rough”, grouped by meaning.

We found 77 synonyms for “rough”. The most common are rough in, rough out, unsmooth, abrasive, alligatored.

verb prepare in preliminary or sketchy form

adjective (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse

Similarunrefined

adjective not quite exact or correct

Similarinexact

adjective full of hardship or trials

Synonymsrocky
Similardifficult

adjective violently agitated and turbulent

Similarstormy

adjective unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

adjective ready and able to resort to force or violence

Synonymspugnacious
Similaraggressive

adjective causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

Oppositessmooth

adjective not shaped by cutting or trimming

Synonymsuncut
Similarunsheared

adjective not carefully or expertly made

Synonymscrude
Similarunskilled

adjective not perfected

Similarunpolished

adjective unpleasantly stern

Synonymsharsh
Similarunpleasant

adjective unkind or cruel or uncivil

Synonymsharsh
Similarunkind

adverb with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')

Synonymsroughly

adverb with rough motion as over a rough surface

Synonymsroughly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University