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scabrous

/skæbərəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does scabrous mean?

adjective

Having a rough, harsh, or unpleasant surface; unpleasantly harsh or bitter in tone or manner.

Example

"The scabrous texture of the old stone wall made it difficult to climb."

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