τραχύς — meaning in English

English meaning

• abrasive adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
• harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
• tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

Senses

τραχύς is used for these senses in English:

• abrasive Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
• harsh Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
• tough (of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.

abrasive — full definition

1. adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
2. adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
3. noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.

harsh — full definition

1. adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
2. adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.

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