rough around the edges
English
Alternative forms
- rough round the edges
Adjective
rough around the edges (comparative rougher around the edges, superlative roughest around the edges)
- (idiomatic) In need of refinement; unsophisticated.
- While rough around the edges, the church is really a wonderful place to be.
- The north side of town is a less expensive, rougher round the edges choice for a young family.
- His writing is appealing, but a bit rough around the edges.
See also
- rough and ready
Translations
in need of refinement
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