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roughness

noun

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Meaning

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The state or quality of having an uneven or irregular surface; lack of smoothness.

Example Sentence

The sandpaper's roughness made it difficult to get a smooth finish on the wood.

Usage Note

Used to describe the texture of a surface, the quality of a material, or the difficulty of a situation. It can refer to physical surfaces or abstract concepts like a rough journey.