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rocky

Adjective
pl: nullpast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: rockiersup: rockiest

The word carries a heavy sensory weight of friction and obstruction. In a physical sense, it evokes the feeling of instability and the danger of tripping or slipping, suggesting a terrain that is jagged and unforgiving rather than smooth.

Meanings

Adjective
[something]

Filled with rocks or consisting of rock.

"The hikers struggled to climb the rocky slope."

Adjective
[something]

Unstable, uncertain, or characterized by frequent difficulties.

"Their relationship has been rocky since the move to New York."

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