rough voice
Hoarse, rasping speech
A rough voice sounds harsh, raspy, or unrefined—lacking smoothness or clarity.
It may result from illness, strain, emotion, or natural timbre: She answered the phone with a rough voice after crying all night.
A rough voice can suggest toughness or authenticity, or simply that someone needs water.
- hoarseRough in voice
- raspyRough and grating
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- gravellyContaining small stones
- huskyRough-voiced or stocky
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