Desolate and Rough

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Desolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

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Rough and desolate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Desolate".

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

Rough adjective - Marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements.

Usage example: after a rough week on the high seas, we were happy to sail through the gulf's more tranquil waters

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Desolate and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolate" instead an adjective "Rough".

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