Translation
harsh, tough; rough
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Word origin
From Latin rudis ('rough, unworked'). English 'rude' comes from the same Latin word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rudis
- English cognates
- rude, rudiment, erudite
Grammar
Examples
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The region's climate is harsh in winter.
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He had a tough fight on his hands.
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He is a rough but fair man.
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It was a hard ordeal for the whole family.
montagnards .
Mountain people lead a hard life.
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