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Opposite of having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes
“The rough surface is strictly for aesthetic purposes and not to be trodden upon.”
Opposite of having a glossy finish
“They are made with two pieces of rubber compound, glued together to form a hollow sphere and buffed to a matte finish.”
Opposite of having a very fine texture to touch
“These usually included pots and pans, knives, a machete, a sack, and a change of clothes made from very rough fabric.”
Opposite of free from interruptions or stoppages
“His reluctance to commit himself to one genre has undoubtedly been a contributing factor to his stop-start success.”
Opposite of without obstructions or difficulties
“Going on holidays with children can be both an exciting and fraught prospect.”
Opposite of polite, elegant, and sophisticated in manner
“He was said to be boorish, unmannerly, argumentative, moody and addicted to reading, of all things.”
Opposite of not harsh in taste
“Saffron has a spicy, pungent, bitter taste and a tenacious odor, so only a very small amount is needed to give flavor and color.”
(of voice or tone) Opposite of sweet or melodious to the ear
“Occasionally, I can hear the raucous squawk of a seagull in search of a discarded fish supper.”
(of a body of water) Opposite of placid and undisturbed
“On that fateful morning, there was a cool breeze blowing across the bay and the water was choppy and chilly.”
Opposite of having a smooth texture or consistency, free from lumps
“After several attempts of mixing and folding the cake mixture, it was still lumpy and inconsistent.”
Opposite of clean-shaven
“I see a thin, bearded guy wearing a thick turtleneck sweater, spooning coffee into a mug in his small flat, scowling at the newspaper.”
Opposite of not feeling, showing, or affected by anxiety or problems
Opposite of complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree
Opposite of which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity
Opposite of regular and even throughout
Opposite of moving gracefully with ease
“According to the coach, his awkward kicking style can be fixed with time and practice.”
Opposite of showing or having skill, especially with the hands
Opposite of having or being a slippery surface
Opposite of smoothly elegant or graceful in movement
Opposite of not easily upset or excited
Opposite of smarmily or fawningly full of praise and compliments
Opposite of having or being a slippery surface
Opposite of able to persuade or convince
Resembling or covered in fleece
Opposite of calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity
Opposite of persuasive in speech or expression, often in an insincere or deceptive way
Opposite of having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness
Opposite of having a smooth, unbroken surface
“It turns an almost square sectioned furrow and leaves a more broken surface finish.”
Opposite of mild or soothing in effect or degree
Opposite of to free from breaks, curves, or bumps
“Equipment like discs and harrows can be used to roughen the texture of the soil on a slope.”
Opposite of to hasten or facilitate the progress of
“They deliberately complicate matters in order to break the spirit of their customers who have the nerve to complain.”
(smooth over) Opposite of to resolve, or work towards resolving an issue or conflict
“The Council urges all parties to exert restraint and refrain from taking any action which might exacerbate the situation.”
Opposite of to make smooth or glossy by applying surface pressure
“If you use gentle, non-abrasive cleaning agents, it will not scratch the finish of your car.”
Opposite of to make shiny by applying a glossy substance to
Opposite of to hasten the progress of or make easier
“Disruptive tactics were deliberately used to hinder the process of coming to an agreement.”
Opposite of to make or give a flat and even surface to
“As I shoved it into my bag, I had to be especially careful not to crumple the sheet of paper that had all my science notes on it.”
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