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
  • These edges can therefore appear jagged or stair-stepped, an effect called aliasing.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Video filmed by Tubasi’s son and shared with CNN shows debris scattered on the floor, doors and appliances smashed and walls left with large, jagged holes.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of jagged
Verb
  • White shoes were a school requirement, but mine were scuffed and gray.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of scuffed
Adjective
  • This formula features mandelic acid for gentle exfoliation and niacinamide to brighten uneven tone.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
  • His results, along with those of James, have been uneven so far.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • Court records show that Jang reported McKinsey to police in 2023, accusing him of shoving one of their children and using rough physical discipline with them generally.
    — TERRY CHEA, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Tori famously dated Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s main character, Zack Morris, despite the two having gotten off to a rough start.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of rough
Adjective
  • Next, save 30% on the JBL Grip Bluetooth speaker for rugged outdoor sound.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • International Harvester built the original Scout from 1961 to 1980, establishing its reputation as a rugged, versatile vehicle for off-road and everyday use.
    — Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rugged
Adjective
  • But, a look beneath the surface shows that three-quarters of the index was actually lower — a possible reflection of a broken market.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Plates of broken, eggy matzo that taste like soggy cardboard.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of broken
Adjective
  • Dull blades leave tears and ragged ends that cause grass blades to wither and bleach out more quickly.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Both sides deny responsibility for launching this round of hostilities, and most of the fighting is believed to be in remote areas of often ragged, mountainous territory.
    — SAMUEL GETACHEW, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of ragged
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“Roughened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughened. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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