Roughness Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹəfnəs

RUHF-ness

UK

ɹˈʌfnəs

RUHF-ness

Definition

Roughness is the quality of being uneven or coarse to the touch; it can also mean being harsh or not gentle in manner, behavior, or appearance.

Usage & Nuances

'Roughness' is used in both physical contexts (like texture) and metaphorical ones (like a person's tone). Common phrases: 'surface roughness', 'the roughness of his voice'. Can suggest lack of refinement or harsh, unfriendly manner.

• Spanish: aspereza - rudeza
• Portuguese (BR): aspereza - rudeza
• Portuguese (PT): aspereza - rudeza
• Chinese (Simplified): 粗糙 - 粗暴
• Chinese (Traditional): 粗糙 - 粗暴
• Hindi: खुरदरापन - रूखापन
• Arabic: خشونة - فظاظة
• Bengali: খসখসে ভাব - অমার্জিত আচরণ
• Russian: шероховатость - грубость
• Japanese: 粗さ - 荒々しさ
• Vietnamese: độ nhám - sự thô lỗ
• Korean: 거칠음 - 거침
• Turkish: pürüzlülük - kabalık
• Urdu: کھردراپن - سختی
• Indonesian: kekasaran

Example Sentences

The roughness of the sand hurt my feet.

basic

Feel the roughness of this tree bark.

basic

She was surprised by the roughness in his voice.

basic

Sometimes, the roughness of life makes us stronger.

natural

The roughness faded after I sanded the wood.

natural

He spoke with a roughness that surprised everyone in the meeting.

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