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Definition of rough sleeper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
homelessnessUK person who sleeps in public or outdoor placesUK
- The city has initiated a program to assist rough sleepers during winter..
- Rough sleepers face many challenges daily.
- The shelter provides meals for rough sleepers.
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Expressions with rough
bumpy or uncomfortable journey in a vehicle
The old bus gave us a rough ride.
unpolished or unrefined qualities
Despite his rough edges, he is a kind person.
treat someone in a harsh or unfair way
The coach really roughed on the new players.
difficult period in life or situation
They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
upcoming physical road conditions that are not smooth
Drivers should be prepared for a rough road ahead due to construction.
make things challenging or stressful for someone
The examiners gave her a rough time with tricky questions.
experience a difficult period
They hit a rough patch in their marriage last year.
experiencing a difficult or troubled situation
She is in a rough spot right now.
cause problems or difficulties for someone
They tried to make things rough for the new manager.
not fully polished, either lacking refinement or unfinished
The plan is still rough around the edges.
poor or deteriorated condition
The car was in rough shape after the accident.
situations become difficult or challenging
When the going gets rough, she never gives up.
sleep outdoors without proper shelter
Many people are forced to sleep rough in the city.
estimating without exact data or calculations
At a rough guess, there are 50 people here.
sleep outside without shelter
Many people are sleeping rough in the city due to the housing crisis.
behave in an aggressive manner
She cut up rough when they tried to evict her.
facing temporary challenges
The company is experiencing a rough patch due to market fluctuations.
experience unfair or harsh treatment
She got a rough deal at the negotiation.
experience harsh treatment or criticism from others
He got a rough ride from the press after the mistake.
cause difficulty or trouble for someone
The teacher gave the students a rough time with the test.
in an unrefined or unfinished state
The sculpture was beautiful even in the rough.
live and sleep outdoors without a proper home
During the summer, many people live rough in the park.
deal with difficult situations or problems
She had to navigate through rough waters after losing her job.
Expressions with sleeper
item that becomes popular later after being unnoticed at first
The film was a sleeper hit, growing famous months after release.
unexpected achievement after initial lack of attention
The indie film became a sleeper success after a year.
group secretly waiting to perform harmful acts
The authorities uncovered a sleeper cell planning an attack.
someone who does not wake up easily
My brother is a heavy sleeper and missed the alarm.
railway car with beds for passengers to sleep
We booked a sleeper car for the overnight journey.
person who feels too warm while sleeping
As a hot sleeper, she prefers light blankets.
bed in a train for passengers to sleep
She booked a railway sleeper for the overnight journey.
person who needs less sleep than most people
She is a short sleeper and wakes up early refreshed.
person unexpectedly influential in a situation
She was a sleeper agent in the boardroom, changing the company's direction.
spy remaining inactive until needed
The sleeper spy lived quietly for years before being activated.
one-piece warm sleepwear with feet for children or babies
My toddler wears a blanket sleeper every night.
small compartment in a truck for the driver to sleep
The driver rested in the sleeper berth during the break.
person who sleeps deeply and is not easily woken
My brother is a sound sleeper and never hears the alarm.
inactive account not used for a long time
The hacker reactivated a sleeper account to access the system.
truck cab with a bed for sleeping
The driver rested in the sleeper cab during the long haul.
group of inactive agents awaiting a signal
The sleeper nest was activated during the mission.
any Somniosidae member, typically big, chilly-sea dwelling, sluggish, not hostile
The fisherman identified it as a sleeper shark from the Somniosidae family.
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- French:sans-abri, ...
- German:Obdachloser, ...
- Italian:clochard, ...
- Spanish:indigente, ...
- Portuguese:pessoa sem-abrigo, ...
- Chinese:露宿者, ...
- Japanese:路上生活者, ...
- Arabic:نائِم في العَراء, ...
- Hebrew:חֲסַר בַּיִת הַיָּשֵׁן בַּרְחוֹב, ...
- Russian:бездомный, ...
- Ukrainian:безхатько, ...
- Hindi:बेघर, ...
- Bengali:পথবাসী, ...
- Catalan:sense sostre, ...
- Czech:bezdomovec, ...
- Danish:gadesover, ...
- Dutch:dakloze, ...
- Greek:άστεγος, ...
- Hungarian:hajléktalan, ...
- Khmer:ជនគ្មានផ្ទះសម្បែងដែលដេកតាមទីសាធារណៈ, ...
- Korean:노숙자, ...
- Persian:کارتنخواب, ...
- Polish:bezdomny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):morador de rua, ...
- Romanian:persoană fără adăpost, ...
- Swedish:uteliggare, ...
- Thai:คนไร้บ้าน, ...
- Turkish:evsiz, ...
- Vietnamese:người vô gia cư, ...
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