Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being rough; a lack of smoothness or evenness.

“The roughness of the new hiking trail made it difficult to navigate.”

2. noun

A lack of refinement or polish in manner or behavior.

“He criticized the roughness of the team’s play in their last game.”

3. noun

A property or characteristic of something that is rough.

“The roughness of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.”

4. noun

A measure of the texture of a surface.

“The roughness of the road surface was a major concern for the engineers.”

5. noun

A degree of coarseness or lack of refinement in sound.

“The roughness of the singer’s voice was a distraction in the performance.”