Roughness

B2 16+

Synonyms of roughness

Antonyms of roughness

Collocations of roughness

rough texture
Frequency: 70 %

The rough texture of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.

rough surface
Frequency: 65 %

The rough surface of the road caused the car to bump along.

rough seas
Frequency: 60 %

The sailors encountered rough seas during their voyage.

rough handling
Frequency: 50 %

The rough handling of the fragile package resulted in it breaking.

rough edges
Frequency: 45 %

She sanded down the rough edges of the table to make it smooth.

Idiomatic Expressions for roughness

  • Phrase: a rough diamond
    Meaning: someone who has good qualities despite appearing rough or unpolished
    Usage: He may come across as gruff, but he is a rough diamond once you get to know him.