Rough and Temperate

Opposite meaning words

Rough adjective - Difficult to endure.

Usage example: I've had a rough time of it since I lost my job

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Temperate is an antonym for rough in topics: rude, stormy, uneven, approximate, basic.

Temperate adjective - Marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low.

Usage example: escaped a cold Midwestern winter by vacationing in a more temperate climate down south

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Rough is an antonym for temperate.

Nearby Word: temper

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