- 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
One especially noticeable blue-black patch in the rougher section of the valley is believed to be volcanic ash that was later redistributed by Martian winds, as seen in the accompanying 3D perspective views.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026
Much rougher than what we see today, that is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
Patches of rougher and mare bristling green appeared in the valley.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
