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roughened 1 of 2

adjective

as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface roughened hands from hard work

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roughened

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verb

past tense of roughen
as in scuffed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughened
  1. jagged
  2. scuffed
  3. uneven
  4. rough
  5. rugged
  6. broken
  7. ragged
Adjective
  • The jagged edges of the lower bowl almost spotlight the playing field like center stage.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The soaring A-frame bar is the architectural showpiece, its timber ceiling echoing the jagged silhouette of the Brenta Dolomites beyond.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of jagged
Verb
  • How to Clean Hardcase Luggage Exteriors The hardcase exterior of your luggage sees a lot of action and can get visibly scuffed quickly.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Kostyuk raised her hands and dropped to her knees after Paolini scuffed a shot on her second match point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of scuffed
Adjective
  • Heat and uneven rainfall have stressed forests in some areas, while timely moisture has kept others lush.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Waterproof formula—but doesn’t feel like a typical waterproof foundation, which can feel heavy and settle into uneven texture.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • In 2024, Swift joined the Bears as a free agent whose production didn’t match the contract in a rough year overall for the offense.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • After a rough preseason that included missing a block that got Dart crushed and fumbling, Tracy could next lose his spot on the gameday active roster — if not his job entirely — with Najee Harris waiting to step in.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rough
Adjective
  • Plus, its rugged IPX7 waterproof casing easily withstands rain, spills, and outdoor grime, while the 5,200mAh battery delivers a full 24 hours of non-stop playback.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Great for more rugged adventures, like hiking through wet terrain or rainy days, the men’s Clifton 9 GTX is waterproof and features the brand’s comfortable Gore-Tex fit.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of rugged
Adjective
  • Lake Mary quarterback RemyJarman is out four to six weeks with a broken collarbone and tonight getting his first varsity start is freshman Max Chapman .
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Greek Revival-style apartment house has been vacant since 2017, when all of its tenants left, reportedly due to a broken boiler that was never repaired.
    — JC Reindl, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of broken
Adjective
  • James roves among the attackers’ perspectives before and during the event, his experimental style, psychological acuity, and ragged lyricism on display.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Bristol Type 6, marked by ragged, jagged or fluffy edges, indicates stool moved through the colon too fast for water absorption.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ragged
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“Roughened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughened. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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