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1. roughness
noun. ['ˈrʌfnəs'] a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven.
Synonyms
- burl
- granularity
- shagginess
- tweediness
- prickliness
- raggedness
- scratchiness
- coarseness
- abrasiveness
- spininess
- knot
- bristliness
- slub
- texture
- harshness
- thorniness
- nubbiness
- graininess
- bumpiness
Antonyms
- untie
- fine
- coarse
- courtesy
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- rough (English)
- ruh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Roughness
- toughness
Example sentences of the word roughness
1. Noun, singular or mass
Anyone who has been around a cat has undoubtedly felt the roughness of a cat tongue.
2. roughness
noun. ['ˈrʌfnəs'] an unpolished unrefined quality.
Synonyms
- inelegance
Antonyms
- unknot
- untwine
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- rough (English)
- ruh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. roughness
noun. ['ˈrʌfnəs'] the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the senses.
Synonyms
- harshness
- unpleasantness
- huskiness
- hoarseness
Antonyms
- niceness
- pleasure
- tidiness
- orderliness
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- rough (English)
- ruh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. roughness
noun. ['ˈrʌfnəs'] the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion.
Synonyms
- corroding
- erosion
- corrosion
- pitting
Antonyms
- organic disorder
- stability
- reassure
- good weather
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- rough (English)
- ruh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. roughness
noun. ['ˈrʌfnəs'] harsh or severe speech or behavior.
Antonyms
- unravel
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- rough (English)
- ruh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. roughness
noun. ['ˈrʌfnəs'] rowdy behavior.
Synonyms
- disorderliness
- rowdiness
- disorder
Antonyms
- politeness
- tastefulness
- decrease
- sleekness
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- rough (English)
- ruh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. roughness
noun. ['ˈrʌfnəs'] used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather.
Synonyms
- rough water
- choppiness
Antonyms
- slipperiness
- slip
- texture
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- rough (English)
- ruh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))