roughtransition

noun

UK /rʌf trænˈzɪʃən/

US /rʌf trænˈzɪʃən/

A rough transition is a hard time when something changes.

Moving to a new school was a rough transition for him.

SYNONYMS

difficult change tough shift hard adjustment bumpy change

RELATED WORDS

change adjustment move settling in new start

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sudden change that causes problems or confusion.

The rough transition between seasons brought storms.

3. A period of trouble when switching from one activity to another.

The team had a rough transition after their coach left.

4. A clumsy or uneven change in style or form.

The movie's rough transition from comedy to drama felt strange.