roughness
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- noun
- /ˈrʌf.nəs/
- Despite some roughness around the edges in his defensive game, he's much more composed on the offensive end and far less prone to terrible shots.
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Watch on YouTubeIt sounds silly, not that they asked for my forgiveness, but in my mind I kind of, I forgive the roughness of their message.
- It sounds silly, not that they asked for my forgiveness, but in my mind I kind of, I forgive the roughness of their message.
- This car sort of almost reminds us of the old Ford Focus Rs in terms of its roughness.
- So I'm not I'm not like I'm not a really girly girl, like no, like I have like my roughness.
Examples
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I loved that big strong boy because he stuttered when he got excited and had a generous heart under all that roughness.
Fiction book (1990) -
There used to be a roughness to the Chelsea boys that has been dermabrasioned away in recent years.
Blog text (5) -
There is, however, a certain roughness, a mild crudeness in him.
Fiction book (1999) -
As a boy, he was exceptionally gentle; in adolescence, he assumed a roughness that I felt contradicted his nature.
Fiction book (1992) -
The artist intentionally left some roughness in the sculpture to give it a raw, authentic feel.
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The designer embraced the roughness of the wooden table, allowing its imperfections to shine through.
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Despite its roughness, the fabric had a unique charm that appealed to many customers.
Synonyms
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4.7
A sharp, uneven part that can cut, or a small fault in a person's way of behaving
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5.5
An unfinished, rough quality that feels unpolished
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5.5
An appearance that seems tough but hides a softer side
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4.9
Something that is rough and not finished, like a simple tool or shelter
Antonyms
How Refined
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Roughness is rough + -ness, where rough originally meant 'coarse' or 'unpolished'. So when someone's style or manner is raw and plain, its 'roughness' shows a lack of smooth polish or refinement.