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rough

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/rʌf/ · rough

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

ایک ناہموار یا بے ترتیب سطح رکھتا ہوا؛ ہموار یا سیدھا نہیں۔

کھردرا

khurdra

Synonyms

coarseharshunevenکھردراخامدھنگا

Antonyms

smoothsoftevenہموارنرمسیدھا

Common Collocations

  • rough surface
  • rough edges
  • rough texture

Example Sentences

The rough surface of the stone made it difficult to walk on.

پتھر کی کھردری سطح پر چلنا مشکل تھا۔

Patthar ki khurdri satah par chalna mushkil tha.

She had a rough day at work filled with challenges.

اس کے کام کا دن چیلنجز سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔

Us ke kaam ka din challenges se bhara hua tha.

His rough voice was uninviting but sincere.

اس کی کھردری آواز غیرمحبت بھری لیکن مخلص تھی۔

Us ki khurdri aawaz gair mohabbat bhari lekin mukhlis thi.

Easily Confused With

tough:Rough refers to texture, while tough refers to strength or durability.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a rough surface like sandpaper.

Imagine running your hand over a rough rock.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وقت کا کٹتا ہے جاگیرداروں کی طرح، کھردرے راستوں پر چلتا ہے جو شخص!

Waqt ka katta hai jagirdaron ki tarah, khurdre raaston par chalta hai jo shaks!

Time cuts like landowners, walking on rough paths is the person!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھردرا راستہ ہموار بناتا ہے۔

Khurdra rasta hamwar banata hai.

A rough path leads to smooth sailing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "rug(h) (noun)" — coarse, rough

First known use: before the 12th century

The word 'rough' has developed from Old English roots and has been used in various forms in Middle English with similar meanings relating to texture and character.