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ROUGHNESS

(noun)

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)
raggedness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
texture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
smoothness

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harshness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unpleasantness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unpolished unrefined quality

Example: "The crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crudeness

Used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choppinessrough water

Rowdy behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disorderlinessrowdinessrowdyism

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indentationpitting

Harsh 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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
ROUGHNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ROUGHNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, roughness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROUGHNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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