- comparative of rough.
rougher
Example Sentences
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Bamboo and recycled paper give sustainability-minded shoppers some alternatives to wood-pulp paper towels and toilet paper, but critics find them rougher than they like or not plush enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
But bonds are also an excellent barometer of broader investor sentiment, particularly during times of equity market excess, and usually act as an early beacon for rougher seas ahead.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Add it all up, and the economy is poised for a rougher ride at least through the early summer.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
"Finally, they are making their way back on shore where, unfortunately, a lot of them are already dead or dying as they approach the coastlines and get into rougher coastal waters."
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
The next day I tried to go with Father, but he said he was going into a rougher area that day, so I spent the whole time inside the stable.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
