Endless drought can be stressful (5)

I believe the answer is:

rough

(Other definitions for rough that I've seen before include "Estimated" , "Boisterous - thug" , "Nasty" , "Delinquent" , "grating > below par" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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