Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Roughness.
Roughness - as a noun
A texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raggedness13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
texture14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
scaliness11coarseness12nubbiness13tweediness14
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burl6knot8slub6abrasiveness17harshness15scratchiness19coarseness12graininess11granularity15shagginess15bumpiness15bristliness13prickliness19spininess11thorniness13
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
smoothness15The quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harshness15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unpleasantness16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An unpolished unrefined quality
Example: "The crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crudeness12Used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choppiness19rough waterThe formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indentation12pitting10Harsh or severe speech or behavior
Example: "Men associate the roughness of nonstandard working-class speech with masculinity"
Example Sentences
"The roughness of the road made driving difficult."
"Her hands felt the roughness of the weathered wood."
"The roughness of the fabric irritated his skin."
"The roughness of his voice suggested he had been yelling."
"The roughness of the waves made it challenging to swim."
Word Game Points
Is ROUGHNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, roughness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ROUGHNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ROUGHNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, roughness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordROUGHNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ROUGHNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, roughness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordROUGHNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
