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ROUGHNESSES

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There are 7 meanings of the word Roughnesses.

Roughnesses - as a noun

A texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raggedness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
texture14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
smoothness15

The quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harshness15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unpleasantness16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unpolished unrefined quality

Example: "The crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crudeness12

Used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choppiness19rough water

Rowdy behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disorderliness16rowdiness13rowdyism17

The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indentation12pitting10

Harsh or severe speech or behavior

Example: "Men associate the roughness of nonstandard working-class speech with masculinity"

Example Sentences

"The roughnesses on the surface of the wall were clearly visible."
"The artist used different brushes to create various roughnesses in the painting."
"The roughnesses of the road made the drive uncomfortable."
"During the hike, we encountered many roughnesses in the trail."
"The roughnesses of the fabric gave the dress a unique texture."
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Word Game Points

Is ROUGHNESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, roughnesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROUGHNESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is ROUGHNESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, roughnesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROUGHNESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ROUGHNESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, roughnesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROUGHNESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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