Bumpiness Meaning in English
word · lemma: bumpy
ˈbəmpi
BUHM-pee-niss
bˈʌmpɪnəs
BUMP-i-niss
Definition
The quality of being uneven, rough, or full of small bumps, often describing surfaces, roads, or rides.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical surfaces or experiences: 'the bumpiness of the road', 'the bumpiness of the flight'. More formal than 'bumpy'. Not used for emotional states.
Spanish: irregularidad - asperezaPortuguese (BR): irregularidade - asperezaPortuguese (PT): irregularidade - asperezaChinese (Simplified): 颠簸 - 不平Chinese (Traditional): 顛簸 - 不平Hindi: ऊबड़-खाबड़पन - झटकेदार स्थितिArabic: الوعورة - الخشونةBengali: অমসৃণতা - অসমতাRussian: неровность - ухабистостьJapanese: でこぼこさVietnamese: tính gồ ghề - tính lồi lõmKorean: 울퉁불퉁함Turkish: engebelilik - pürüzlülükUrdu: کھردراپن - اونچ نیچIndonesian: ketidakrataan - kegelombangan
Example Sentences
The bumpiness of the old road made the ride uncomfortable.
basic
We noticed the bumpiness of the playground after it rained.
basic
The bumpiness of the surface made it hard to paint.
basic
I could really feel the bumpiness when the plane hit some turbulence.
natural
They had to repair the track to reduce its bumpiness for the race.
natural
The car’s suspension helps smooth out the bumpiness on country roads.
natural