Scabrous
/ˈskæbrəs/adjective
Rough and covered with, or resembling, scabs.
The tree bark was so scabrous that it was abrasive to touch.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Tactile Imagery
Use 'scabrous' to describe something that feels rough to the touch, like certain textures.
The scabrous surface of the old fabric was uncomfortable against her skin.
Pro Tip 2/2Negative Descriptor
'Scabrous' often implies an unpleasant or undesirable texture in an object.
The scabrous exterior of the fruit dissuaded many from trying its sweet interior.
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