roughroughroughsroughedroughingrougherroughestadjective (rougher, roughest)pronunciationThe word rough sounds like stuff because sometimes the letters -gh sound like f, in words like enough and tough.1not smooth or flat: It was difficult to walk on the rough ground.2not exactly correct; made or done quickly: Can you give me a rough idea how much it will cost?a rough drawing3not gentle or calm: rough seas