Scratchiness (Noun)
Meaning
The roughness of a substance that causes abrasions.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The new sweater's scratchiness was so uncomfortable that I couldn't wear it for more than an hour.
- After shaving, his skin was red and irritated due to the scratchiness of the cheap razor.
- The burlap sack was too rough to use as a drop cloth, its scratchiness could damage the furniture.
- She tried to sew through the canvas, but the scratchiness of the fabric kept causing her needles to break.
- The pot scrubber's scratchiness made it perfect for removing stubborn stains from burnt pans.