scabrous (Meaning)

Wordnet

scabrous (s)

rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

dealing with salacious or indecent material

Webster

scabrous (a.)

Rough to the touch, like a file; having small raised dots, scales, or points; scabby; scurfy; scaly.

Fig.: Harsh; unmusical.

scabrous Sentence Examples

  1. The scabrous bark of the oak tree provided a rough and abrasive surface.
  2. The scabrous skin of the victim was a testament to the severity of their injury.
  3. The scabrous statue displayed the ravages of time and neglect.
  4. The scabrous rock formation was hazardous to climbers and hikers alike.
  5. The scabrous surface of the old record scratched and skipped during playback.
  6. The scabrous language used by the speaker grated on the nerves of the audience.
  7. The scabrous humor of the comedian was not to everyone's taste.
  8. The scabrous wound on the animal's leg required immediate medical attention.
  9. The scabrous alley was a haven for criminals and vagrants.
  10. The scabrous reputation of the politician made it difficult for them to win re-election.

FAQs About the word scabrous

rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf, dealing with salacious or indecent materialRough to the touch, like a file; having small raised dots, scales,

abstract, serious, worrisome, vexing, recondite, intricate, vexatious, stubborn, problem, complicated

effortless, manageable, painless, uncomplicated, straightforward, easy, simple, painless,uncomplicated, straightforward

The scabrous bark of the oak tree provided a rough and abrasive surface.

The scabrous skin of the victim was a testament to the severity of their injury.

The scabrous statue displayed the ravages of time and neglect.

The scabrous rock formation was hazardous to climbers and hikers alike.