roughness
Roughness (noun) means the quality of having an uneven, coarse, or bumpy surface or texture. Example: “You could feel the roughness of the bark under your fingers.”
How to use roughness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being rough — whether that's a bumpy surface, harsh sound, or coarse manner.
Word forms
roughnesses plural
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You could feel the _____ of the bark under your fingers.
Etymology
From Old English hreoh (\"rough, stormy\") plus the suffix -ness, which turns an adjective into a noun.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for roughness
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What does “roughness” mean?
The word “roughness” means the quality of having an uneven, coarse, or bumpy surface or texture. In plain terms, the state of being rough — whether that's a bumpy surface, harsh sound, or coarse manner.
How do you pronounce “roughness”?
“Roughness” is pronounced RUHF-nuhs (/ˈɹʌf.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “roughness” in a sentence?
Here is “roughness” used in a sentence: “You could feel the roughness of the bark under your fingers.”
What part of speech is “roughness”?
“Roughness” is a noun.
Where does the word “roughness” come from?
The word “roughness” comes from Old English. From Old English hreoh (\"rough, stormy\") plus the suffix -ness, which turns an adjective into a noun.
How many meanings does “roughness” have?
“Roughness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of having an uneven, coarse, or bumpy surface or texture.