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The phrase "a tad rough" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is slightly uneven, harsh, or not smooth, often in a casual or informal context.
Example: "The presentation was a tad rough around the edges, but the main ideas were solid."
Alternatives: "a bit rough" or "somewhat rough".
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Upshifting is incredibly fast, if a tad rough.
SERVICE -- Nice and attentive, but a tad rough around the edges.
Château Brent may taste a tad rough, yet fine wine and crude oil have more in common than you might think.
Mr. Sharp is known for his acerbic, witty, laser-like analyses of The New York Times crossword puzzles and there are those people who believe that he can be a tad rough on them.
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Though still a tad rough-edged, the tides are clearly turning, thanks to new nightclubs popping up in old warehouses and ships.
We're in a moment of celebrity where fans love to see their favorite stars get real and authentic, and being a tad rough-around-the-edges just adds to the charm.
The company founders met a charismatic, confident person — poised, articulate, thoughtful, with an easy smile, a tad rougher around the edges than other interview candidates, said Sheeroy Desai, Mr. Bonmassar's co-founder at Gild and the company's chief executive.
Bruce Wayne, heir to Wayne Enterprises, afterwards gets a tad roughed up by Falcone's men and thrown out of the restaurant.
The perennial champion jockey looks just a tad less rough than me, so it's safe to assume that the chic décor is inspired by his wife, Chanelle.
A few years ago when the world was in a downward economic spiral, the timetable might be a tad shorter, but times are rough these days.
She likes being rough and is a tad bit mean.
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