rough edges

plural noun

: things that need to be improved or finished
The project still has a few rough edges.

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The dynamism of the singing and dancing smooths out some of the adaptation’s rough edges. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 If a prototype can live on vibes, a production system cannot tolerate rough edges. — Alexey Spas, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026 Once everything is scored a couple of times, carefully snap out the entrance, trimming any rough edges as needed. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rough edges

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“Rough edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rough%20edges. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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