scabrous

/ˈska-brəs/

Latin scabr-, scaber rough, scurfy; akin to Latin scabere to scratch

adjective

  1. difficult, knotty

  2. rough to the touch: such as

  3. having small raised dots, scales, or points

a scabrous problem

rough harsh uneven rugged scabrous mean not smooth or even. rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface. harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch.