Scabrous

Pronunciation: /ˈskæbˈɹoʊˈəs/

Scabrous (adjective)

  1. having a rough or uneven surface that feels unpleasant to touch.
  2. containing shocking or offensive material, often related to sex.

Examples

  • The scabrous bark of the tree was difficult to touch.
  • Walking barefoot on the scabrous path was uncomfortable.

Common collocations: scabrous texture, scabrous surface, scabrous humor, scabrous remarks, scabrous content

Synonyms of Scabrous

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Scabrous

  • describing texture
  • describing refined topics or surfaces