1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
a roughness to the wine that should decrease with age
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2
as in rudeness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste
the roughness of pioneer life is not glossed over in the documentary
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Noun
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Justifying one rudeness by citing another is ruder.—
Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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While not every workplace is toxic, rudeness is more widespread than many realize.—
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
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The fight ends with Shauna taking a bite out of Melissa’s arm, pinning her down and demanding Melissa eat her own flesh.—
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The site of the leech bite was treated, and the farmer was given iron supplements to take for a month to manage his anemia, doctors said.—
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On bridging the divide, Michel stressed the importance of recognizing the severity of the crisis, and engaging in productive dialogue.—
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Speaking at full time on Thursday, manager Hansi Flick had been unsure of the severity of the injury.—
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Stomach acidity and poor digestion Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase gastric acidity.—
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Check the soil acidity of all home lawns; adjust the pH if needed.—
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The real marvel, in this instance, being the avoidance of vulgarity.—
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Attention-grabbing vulgarity aside, Pearl was talking hoops, not other things that have been central to Auburn men’s basketball discourse of late.—
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“Roughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughness. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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