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scratchiness

scratchiness

4.6
A rough feeling on skin or fabric that makes it uncomfortable
  • noun
  • /ˈskrætʃɪnəs/
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Examples

  • In the Ashes, which intentionally begins with a scratchiness that today's post-LP kids won't ever know, was more impactful than usual.

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  • It feels really plush, nice and soft to the touch feels luxurious and yes, this doesn't pill it's pill resistant and it's polyester free, so no scratchiness even after washing.

  • The scratchiness of the new sweater made it uncomfortable to wear for long periods.

  • After using a rough sponge, I noticed a slight scratchiness on my skin from the abrasions.

  • I felt a persistent scratchiness in my throat, signaling that I was coming down with a cold.

Synonyms

texture
vsscratchiness
114 3.4

The way a surface feels and looks, for example smooth or rough

refers to a surface feel that tends to cause abrasions
roughness
vsscratchiness
4 3.4

The way a surface feels when it is not smooth

tends to rub or scratch skin or material
bumpity
vsscratchiness
  • Informal
2 9.1

A rough, uneven surface that makes travel feel jumpy

emphasizes cutting or irritating contact rather than motion
bumpiness
vsscratchiness
1 4.6

An uneven surface with many bumps

focuses on sharp rubbing or scraping rather than bumps
harshness
vsscratchiness
1 3.4

A rough surface that makes skin sore

tends to rub or scratch skin or material
graininess
vsscratchiness
1 6.4

A rough or not smooth texture caused by many small pieces

tends to rub or scratch skin or material
abrasiveness
vsscratchiness
  • Specialized
6.8

A rough quality that scratches or wears away a surface

tends to rub or scratch skin or material
grittiness
vsscratchiness
5.2

A rough, sandy feeling from small hard bits

tends to rub or scratch skin or material
coarseness
vsscratchiness
4.1

A rough texture that is not smooth

tends to rub or scratch skin or material

Antonyms

smoothness
5 1.9

An even surface without rough parts

How Scratchy

abrasiveness
  • Specialized
6.8
scratchiness
4.6
smoothness
5 1.9

Surface Forms

scratchiness singular
scratchinesses plural

Morphology

scratchiness = scratchy (transparent) = scratch + y + ness

Formed from the adjective 'scratchy' (scratch + -y) with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'; the meaning is directly the quality/state of being scratchy.

Etymology

Scratchiness comes from the common word scratch, which means 'to rub or cut with nails or something sharp', plus the endings -y ('full of') and -ness ('state of'). So, scratchiness is the 'state of' being rough or likely to cause scratches, which explains its use for things like rough cloth, paper, or cleaners.