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roughness

/rʌfnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does roughness mean?

noun

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

Example

"The roughness of the road made the car's suspension system wear out quickly."

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