Difference between Rough and Cacophonous

What is the difference between Rough and Cacophonous?

Rough as an adjective is having a texture that has much friction. not smooth; uneven. while Cacophonous as an adjective is containing, consisting of or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds

Rough

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a texture that has much friction. Not smooth; uneven. Approximate. Turbulent. Difficult; trying. Crude; unrefined Violent; not careful or subtle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The unmowed part of a golf course. A crude person. A scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce. The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To create in an approximate form. To physically assault someone in retribution for something specific.

Example sentence: Friends are the best to turn to when you're having a rough day.

Cacophonous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Containing, consisting of or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds

We hope you now know whether to use Rough or Cacophonous in your sentence.

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