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rocky

[rok-ee] / ˈrɒk i /
ADJECTIVE
rugged, stony
Synonyms
STRONGEST
craggy jagged rough
WEAK
bouldered flinty hard inflexible lapidarian lithic pebbly petrified petrous rock-ribbed rockbound solid stonelike
Antonyms
STRONGEST
even smooth
WEAK
dependable flat flexible happy healthy steady yielding
ADJECTIVE
unyielding, inflexible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rough rugged tough
WEAK
adamant bloodless firm flinty hard impassible insensate insensible insensitive obdurate pitiless rocklike solid steady
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm courteous easy even facile gentle level mild moderate nice refined smooth sophisticated weak
WEAK
dependable flat flexible happy healthy yielding
ADJECTIVE
doubtful, undependable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
shaky tricky unstable unsteady
WEAK
dizzy ill rickety sick sickly staggering ticklish tottering uncertain unreliable unwell weak wobbly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stable steady
WEAK
dependable flat flexible happy healthy smooth yielding

Example Sentences

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Leaders of London's pride event will be hoping news of Joell-Deshield's dismissal could help steady what has been a rocky few months for them.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A rocky U.S. market for electric vehicles could mean muted sales growth when Tesla reports its delivery figures.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“When I run on trails, I’m always looking at the ground because the trails are rocky and you can fall easily,” Hardesty said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Critics have argued that factors like the rocky ground will drive costs higher, and that the remote location will hinder staffing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Gusts of air and seawater pummel the rocky shore.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.