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Meaning of unsmooth
The primary meaning of the word "unsmooth" is not having a smooth or even surface.
Etymology of unsmooth
The word "unsmooth" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning not or opposite of, and "smooth" which comes from the Old English word "smoþ" meaning smooth or level, and has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "smuþiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sme-" meaning to rub or smear.
Synonyms
rough
coarse
uneven
bumpy
jagged
rocky
irregular
lopsided
asymmetrical
unbalanced
disproportionate
harsh
abrasive
gritty
grainy
scratchy
prickly
thorny
bristly
rugged
turbulent
choppy
jarring
discordant
inconsistent
incongruous
contradictory
paradoxical
irregular
anomalous
aberrant
Definitions
- Not having a smooth or even surface
- * Lacking ease or fluency of manner or style
- * Not progressing or operating without difficulty or obstruction
Usage Examples
- The unsmooth road made the car bounce up and down.
- * The unsmooth surface of the wood made it difficult to paint.
- * The negotiations were unsmooth due to the conflicting interests of the parties involved.