What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unlevelness
Example
The unlevelness of the ground made it difficult to set up the tent. [unlevelness: noun]
Example
The table wobbled due to its unlevelness. [unlevelness: noun]
roughness
Example
The roughness of the sandpaper smoothed out the wood. [roughness: noun]
Example
The hiker's hands were calloused from the roughness of the rocks. [roughness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Roughness is more commonly used than unlevelness in everyday language. Roughness is a more general term that covers a wider range of contexts, while unlevelness is more technical and specific.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unlevelness and roughness?
Both unlevelness and roughness are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
