The difference between Abrupt and Rough

When used as nouns, abrupt means something which is abrupt, whereas rough means the unmowed part of a golf course.

When used as verbs, abrupt means to tear off or asunder, whereas rough means to create in an approximate form.

When used as adjectives, abrupt means broken away (from restraint), whereas rough means not smooth.

Rough is also adverb with the meaning: in a rough manner.

check bellow for the other definitions of Abrupt and Rough

  1. Abrupt as an adjective (obsolete, rare):

    Broken away (from restraint).

  2. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

    Examples:

    "The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived."

  3. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Curt in manner.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: brusque rude unciviimpolite"

  4. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.

  5. Abrupt as an adjective (obsolete):

    Broken off.

  6. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.

  7. Abrupt as an adjective (botany):

    Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek en"

  1. Abrupt as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To tear off or asunder.

  2. Abrupt as a verb:

    To interrupt suddenly.

  1. Abrupt as a noun (poetic):

    Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

  1. Rough as an adjective:

    Not smooth; uneven.

  2. Rough as an adjective:

    Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.

    Examples:

    "a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"

  3. Rough as an adjective:

    Turbulent.

    Examples:

    "The sea was rough."

  4. Rough as an adjective:

    Difficult; trying.

    Examples:

    "Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."

  5. Rough as an adjective:

    Crude; unrefined

    Examples:

    "His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."

  6. Rough as an adjective:

    Violent; not careful or subtle

    Examples:

    "This box has been through some rough handling."

  7. Rough as an adjective:

    Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.

    Examples:

    "a rough tone; a rough voice"

    "rfquotek Alexander Pope"

  8. Rough as an adjective:

    Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.

    Examples:

    "a rough diamond"

  9. Rough as an adjective:

    Harsh-tasting.

    Examples:

    "rough wine"

  10. Rough as an adjective (chiefly, UK, colloquial, slang):

    Somewhat ill; sick

  11. Rough as an adjective (chiefly, UK, colloquial, slang):

    Unwell due to alcohol; hungover

  1. Rough as a noun:

    The unmowed part of a golf course.

  2. Rough as a noun:

    A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.

  3. Rough as a noun (cricket):

    A scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce.

  4. Rough as a noun:

    The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.

  5. Rough as a noun:

    A quick sketch, similar to a thumbnail, but larger and more detailed. Meant for artistic brainstorming and a vital step in the design process.

  6. Rough as a noun (obsolete):

    Boisterous weather.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Fletcher"

  1. Rough as a verb:

    To create in an approximate form.

    Examples:

    "Rough in the shape first, then polish the details."

  2. Rough as a verb (ice hockey):

    To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.

  3. Rough as a verb:

    To render rough; to roughen.

  4. Rough as a verb:

    To break in (a horse, etc.), especially for military purposes.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Crabb"

  5. Rough as a verb:

    To endure primitive conditions.

  1. Rough as an adverb:

    In a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

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