scabrous

The word “scabrous” has 2 syllables: scab-rous

It's pronounced as /ˈskæbrəs/

What is synonym and antonym for scabrous?

In the thesaurus, “scabrous” has 66 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scabrous along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scabrous

abstract
abstruse
blotchy
burdensome
catchy
coarse
complex
complicated
delicate
demanding
difficult
discommoding
dodgy
encrusted
exacting
exhausting
hairy
hard
immodest
importunate
inconvenient
indecent
indiscreet
intricate
involved
knotty
lepidote
licentious
nasty
notched
obscene
onerous
oppressive
painful
prickly
problem
problematic
problematical
recondite
risque
rough
rugged
scabby
scaly
scandalous
sensitive
serious
shocking
spiny
sticky
stressful
stubborn
thorny
ticklish
touchy
tough
treacherous
tricksy
tricky
troublesome
troublous
unconventional
unsmooth
vexatious
vexing
worrisome

Antonyms for scabrous

Meanings of scabrous

adjective
1. Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
2. Disgusting, repellent.
3. Of music, writing, etc.: lacking refinement; unmelodious, unmusical.
4. Difficult, thorny, troublesome.
5. Covered with a crust of dirt or grime.

Example Sentences

The tree had a scabrous bark that looked rough and uneven.
The scabrous texture of the old stone wall made it hard to touch without gloves.
He felt discomfort from the scabrous rash on his arm.
The old manuscript had scabrous pages that were brittle and damaged.
She could barely stand the scabrous feel of the wound when it started to scab over.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scabrous, such as: abstract, abstruse, blotchy, burdensome, catchy, coarse, complex.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.