- comparative of rough.
rougher
Example Sentences
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My cancer was more treatable, although the cure was much rougher than hers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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
The U.S. labor market is ending 2025 on a sour note, with higher unemployment and shrinking wage growth, a dynamic that could potentially set up an even rougher 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
Not like here, where the streets were getting more crowded and rougher all the time.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
