rough-haired - Glite Dictionary

Examples

Her rough-haired pony was popular with children at the riding school.
The rough-haired terrier needs regular grooming to keep its coat clean.
Some breeds develop a rough-haired texture that's ideal for protection against the cold.
She has a rough-haired cat that loves to play.
The rough-haired terrier has a distinctive, coarse coat that is easy to recognize.
She adopted a rough-haired breed known for its rugged appearance and playful nature.
The veterinarian explained that rough-haired dogs typically require less grooming than those with smoother coats.

Synonyms

rough-textured

vsrough-haired

1 3.7

A surface that feels bumpy or not smooth to the touch

describes hair feeling rough rather than surfaces in general

coarse-haired

vsrough-haired

1 5.1

Has thick, rough fur or a stiff coat

emphasizes touch roughness rather than thickness or bulk

strawlike hair

vsrough-haired

1 6.1

Dry, rough hair that feels stiff like straw

describes general rough touch rather than dryness and straw likeness

stiff-haired

vsrough-haired

1 5.8

Having hair that is stiff and rough when touched

is about general roughness rather than stiffness or lack of flexibility

wiry-coated

vsrough-haired

1 5.9

Having short, stiff hair that feels rough like wire, especially on some dogs

focuses on coarse or rough feel rather than thin wire likeness

coarse-textured

vsrough-haired

1 4.9

Having a rough surface that feels slightly scratchy

applies to hair feeling rough rather than any surface

coarse-furred

vsrough-haired

6.6

Having rough fur that does not feel soft

notes roughness on hair rather than a broader harshness

bristlelike

vsrough-haired

7.7

Having short stiff hairs like a brush

highlights rough hair touch rather than specific bristle resemblance

Antonyms

smooth-haired

1 3.2

Having short, flat hair that feels smooth to the touch

How Rough

bristly

3 4.6

wire-haired

1 4.2

rough-haired

1 3.7

soft-haired

1 1.6

Surface Forms

rough-haired positive

Morphology

rough-haired = rough + haired (transparent) = rough + hair + ed

A regular compound of 'rough' + 'haired' (with 'haired' = hair + -ed); the meaning 'having rough hair' is directly derived and easily guessable.

Etymology

Rough-haired joins the simple words rough ('not smooth') and haired from hair ('the hair on a head or animal'), giving a clear image of texture. So, rough-haired describes a person or animal that has hair that feels rough and not smooth.