roughness
13 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #44,045
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Definitions
noun
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹˈʌfnʌs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural roughnesses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an unpolished unrefined quality
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses
the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
rowdy behavior
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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