Roughness Definition & Meaning
roughness
- noun
- a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
- the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the senses
- an unpolished unrefined quality; "the crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her"
- used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather
- rowdy behavior
- the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
- harsh or severe speech or behavior; "men associate the roughness of nonstandard working-class speech with masculinity"; "the roughness of her voice was a signal to keep quiet"
"Roughness" in song lyrics
See how roughness is used in real songs:
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"And saviors, of this, traditional roughness"
Black Lotus — Live Rather Than Die -
"Approach this situation with the Venom of roughness"
Deadly Venoms — You Do the Things -
"Intoxicatin' like a substance, uncontrolled by the roughness"
Dom PaChino (a.k.a. P.R. Terrorist) — Hard Copy
Words that rhyme with roughness
Usage tips for "roughness"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "roughness" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for roughness to find words that pair well.