What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “smooth”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “smooth”

The antonyms of smooth are rough, uneven, and coarse. The antonyms rough, uneven, and coarse convey a lack of smoothness or evenness in texture, surface, or movement.

Explore all Antonyms of “smooth”

• rough
• uneven
• coarse

Definitions and Examples of rough, uneven, coarse

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

rough

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.

Example

The rough bark of the tree made it difficult to climb.

uneven

Not level, flat, or smooth; having variations in height or surface.

Example

The uneven pavement caused her to trip and fall.

coarse

Rough or harsh in texture; lacking refinement or delicacy.

Example

The coarse sandpaper was used to smooth out the rough edges of the wood.

Key Differences: rough vs uneven vs coarse

• 1. Rough describes a surface that is not smooth and has bumps or irregularities.
• 2. Uneven describes a surface that is not level or flat and has variations in height or surface.
• 3. Coarse describes a texture that is rough or harsh and lacks refinement or delicacy.

Effective Usage of rough, uneven, coarse

• 1. Describing Texture: Use these antonyms to describe the texture of surfaces or materials.
• 2. Describing Movement: Use these antonyms to describe the movement of objects or people.
• 3. Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different textures or surfaces.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Rough describes a surface that is not smooth, uneven describes a surface that is not level, and coarse describes a texture that is rough or harsh. Use these words to describe texture and movement, compare and contrast different surfaces, and enrich your vocabulary.