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Rough

/rʌf/
Having an uneven or irregular surface, or being severe or harsh in nature.

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Examples:

This road is really rough.He had a rough day at work.

Etymology:

etymology
The word rough originates from Middle English rouȝ, tracking back to Old English ruh. It relates to the Proto-Germanic *rūhiz, meaning uneven or hairy.

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