Think of a teddy bear. Some teddy bears are soft and cuddly, right? But if you imagine a teddy bear that feels scratchy and bumpy when you hug it, that’s what rough feels like. It’s not smooth or gentle to touch.
Imagine the surface of a tree bark. When you run your fingers over it, it feels uneven and bumpy. It might even feel a little scratchy on your skin. That’s because tree bark is rough. It’s not like the smooth feeling of your favorite toy or the soft sheets on your bed.
Consider the feeling of sandpaper. If you rub it on your skin, it feels gritty and scratchy. That’s roughness. It’s very different from the smoothness of a polished stone or the gentle touch of a feather.
Think about the road. Sometimes, roads can have lots of little bumps and holes. When you drive over them, the ride feels jiggly and bumpy. That’s because the road is rough. It’s not like a smooth, freshly paved path where everything feels even and nice.