roughness
/ˈrʌfnəs/noun
उच्चारण रफ़्नस
खुरदुरापन, खुरदरापन
Core word
noun
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[U]
the quality of having a surface that is not even or smooth
खुरदुरापन, खुरदरापन
- the roughness of the bark
- the roughness of his hands after years of farm work
- You could feel the roughness of the wall under your fingers.
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- Sandpaper is graded by its degree of roughness.
- The roughness of the road made the bus shake.
Synonyms coarseness unevenness bumpiness
Opposite smoothness softness
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[U]
the quality of being violent or not gentle
रूखापन, कठोरता, उग्रता
- The referee warned him about the roughness of his play.
- There was a roughness in her voice.
- The coach criticised the roughness of the tackle.
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- He was shocked by the roughness of the soldier's manner.
- The match was spoiled by roughness on both sides.
Synonyms violence harshness toughness
Opposite gentleness
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[U]
(of the sea or weather) the quality of being stormy, with big waves or strong winds
(समुद्र या मौसम की) उग्रता, अशांति
- Because of the roughness of the sea, the boats stayed in harbour.
- Fishermen stayed ashore because of the roughness of the weather.
- The roughness of the sea made the ferry journey uncomfortable.
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- The roughness of the weather forced the pilot to land early.
- Because of the roughness of the waves, the swimmers left the water.