roughness

Definitions

The state or quality of having an uneven, irregular, or coarse surface.

A lack of gentleness or refinement in manner or behavior.

The quality of being harsh, grating, or discordant in sound.

Examples

The roughness of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing out the wooden surface.

The pilot warned the passengers about the roughness of the flight due to severe turbulence.

Synonyms

coarseness unevenness ruggedness harshness asperity irregularity texture

Antonyms

smoothness evenness flatness sleekness softness levelness polish