rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface.
a rough wooden board
harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch.
a harsh fabric that chafes the skin
uneven implies a lack of uniformity in height, breadth, or quality.
an old house with uneven floors
rugged implies irregularity or roughness of land surface and connotes difficulty of travel.
a rugged landscape
scabrous implies scaliness or prickliness of surface.
a scabrous leaf
Example Sentences
the rugged surface of the moon She did a painting of the region's rugged coastline. People are attracted to his rugged good looks. I admire her rugged individualism.
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