Rougher

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. A texture that lacks smoothness or refinement can be considered coarser or more abrasive than another, resulting in a harsher feel or appearance
2. A state or manner exhibiting increased severity or toughness might be characterized as more rugged or unrefined when compared to a smoother counterpart
3. A surface possessing a greater degree of coarseness or abrasiveness is perceived as less smooth and more harsh, differing from a finer texture

Etymology: "Rougher" is an inflected form: the comparative of "rough," so it means more rough than something else. The adjective descends from Old English "rūg" or "rūh," which passed down from the Proto-Germanic "*rūhaz." Its relatives are scattered across the Germanic languages, from German "rau" and Dutch "ruig" to Scots "ruch" and Danish "ru," and nearly all of them carry the same sense of uneven, bristly, or coarse texture. The comparative simply adds the familiar "-er" ending, which English has always used to compare adjectives.

Synonyms: coarser, bumpier, more rugged, more uneven, more abrasive

Antonyms: smoother, softer, finer, satin, sleeker