0 the quality of not being even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition:
2 a loud, unpleasant quality in a sound, often one that suggests something is damaged:
3 the quality of not being exact or detailed or not in a final form:
4 (of the sea or the weather) the quality of having strong winds or big waves:
They were unaffected by the roughness of the sea.
The company makes devices that test the roughness of surfaces to ensure they meet precise specifications.
In our memories we smell the sunscreen and salt air and feel the hot roughness of the sand.
The spin and roughness of the ball really do make a difference.
She could smell his cologne and feel the slight roughness of his face against hers.
He emphasizes the sport's roughness and danger.
There was little roughness in the sport, and much playfulness.
His behaviour included some physical roughness such as slapping and shaking.
The airline agent slammed the box on to the conveyor belt with a roughness that was not appropriate for such a precious item.
