Difference between Scratchy and Rough

What is the difference between Scratchy and Rough?

Scratchy as an adjective is characterized by scratches; itchy; irritating. while Rough as an adjective is having a texture that has much friction. not smooth; uneven.

Scratchy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Characterized by scratches; itchy; irritating.

Rough

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a texture that has much friction. Not smooth; uneven.Approximate.Turbulent.Difficult; trying.Crude; unrefinedViolent; not careful or subtle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The unmowed part of a golf course.A crude person.A scuffed and roughened area of the pitch, where the bowler's feet fall, used as a target by spin bowlers because of its unpredictable bounce.The raw material from which faceted or cabochon gems are created.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To create in an approximate form.To physically assault someone in retribution for something specific.

Example sentence: Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man - there's your diamond in the rough.

We hope you now know whether to use Scratchy or Rough in your sentence.

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