rough-haired

Examples

• All

• 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

C

coarse-haired

vsrough-haired

5.1

Has thick, rough fur or a stiff coat

emphasizes touch roughness rather than thickness or bulk

C

coarse-furred

vsrough-haired

6.6

Having rough fur that does not feel soft

notes roughness on hair rather than a broader harshness

S

stiff-haired

vsrough-haired

5.8

Having hair that is stiff and rough when touched

is about general roughness rather than stiffness or lack of flexibility

W

wiry-coated

vsrough-haired

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

S

strawlike hair

vsrough-haired

6.1

Dry, rough hair that feels stiff like straw

describes general rough touch rather than dryness and straw likeness

B

bristlelike

vsrough-haired

7.7

Having short stiff hairs like a brush

highlights rough hair touch rather than specific bristle resemblance

C

coarse-textured

vsrough-haired

4.9

Having a rough surface that feels slightly scratchy

applies to hair feeling rough rather than any surface

R

rough-textured

vsrough-haired

3.7

A surface that feels bumpy or not smooth to the touch

describes hair feeling rough rather than surfaces in general

Antonyms

S

smooth-haired

3.2

Having short, flat hair that feels smooth to the touch

How Rough

bristly

1 4.6

wire-haired

4.2

rough-haired

3.7

soft-haired

1.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology