What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scaliness
Example
The patient complained of scaliness and itching on their arms. [scaliness: noun]
Example
The old paint on the walls had a noticeable scaliness to it. [scaliness: noun]
scabrousness
Example
The scabrousness of the sandpaper made it difficult to smooth out the wood. [scabrousness: noun]
Example
The scabrousness of his language offended many people in the audience. [scabrousness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scaliness is more common than scabrousness in everyday language, especially in medical or scientific contexts. Scabrousness is less common and has a more negative connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between scaliness and scabrousness?
Scaliness is more formal and technical, while scabrousness is more informal and colloquial, and is often used in more casual or creative writing contexts.
