ROUGHENED Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Adjective

Between them is a round glass table by Courtney Applebaum with three jagged slabs for legs.

— Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026
The flouncy skirts with jagged edges of different lengths brings a touch of whimsy to any look.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 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

Mynatt says that tamping too lightly, unevenly, or inconsistently leads to uneven water flow (called channeling).

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
That was to avoid both leagues having 15 apiece and with uneven teams every day on the schedule having one team idle.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has had a rough year, and in a cynical way, that makes for great TV.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
When the economy hits rougher patches, employers curtail hiring or tend to favor experienced workers, businesses lean more on technology to fill any labor gaps, and some consumers pull back on discretionary spending.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

In Zamora province near the Portuguese border, more than 20 ground and aerial units guarded the perimeter of the Fermoselle fire against flare-ups in the rugged Arribes del Duero landscape.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
The rugged Atlantic Coast, forests, and historic towns await retirees in the Northeast.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of rugged

Adjective

The 7-year-old has a broken leg, and his brother suffered a concussion, the family member told KGO.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The groom suffered a brain injury and numerous broken bones, and had to undergo multiple reconstructive surgeries, his mother said in a GoFundMe following the crash.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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