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Scabrous

usgb/ˈskæbrəs/Volume
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Tactile Imagery

Use 'scabrous' to describe something that feels rough to the touch, like certain textures.

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The scabrous surface of the old fabric was uncomfortable against her skin.
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Negative Descriptor

'Scabrous' often implies an unpleasant or undesirable texture in an object.

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The scabrous exterior of the fruit dissuaded many from trying its sweet interior.
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