18
granular(adjective, feature, characteristic, smooth, rough)
13
gritty(adjective, smooth, rough, coarse, granular)
10
granulose(adjective, feature, characteristic, rough, structure)
10
mealy(adjective, feature, characteristic, structure, powdery)
9
coarse-grained(adjective, rough, harsh, loose, coarse)
9
rough(adjective, smooth, harsh, coarse, uneven)
7
coarse(adjective, smooth, rough, uneven, unrefined)
7
farinaceous
7
sandy(noun, adjective, rough, coarse)
6
granulated(adjective, rough, gritty)
5
grained
5
gravelly(adjective, rough, coarse)
5
lumpy(adjective, rough, harsh, coarse, uneven)
4
bumpy
4
crude(adjective, rough, harsh, coarse, uneven)
4
harsh(adjective, rough, coarse, uneven, unrefined)
4
rough-hewn(adjective, rough, harsh, loose, coarse)
4
rugged(adjective, rough, harsh, loose, coarse)
4
unpolished(adjective, rough, harsh, coarse, uneven)
3
gross
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