rozzo
rough
adjective ROT-tsoh Rare
Origin: From Latin rudius (rough, raw), influenced by Germanic forms.
Also means
coarse
Usage Note
Rozzo describes both physical coarseness (rough texture) and personal manner (boorish, uncouth). Un tipo rozzo means a crude person; una superficie rozza is a rough surface. Do not confuse with ruvido, which is primarily physical/tactile.
Examples
"Ha modi rozzi e poco educati."
Natural Translation
He has rough and rude manners.
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