scabrous

• Describe algo áspero, escamoso o rugoso al tacto; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo obsceno, escandaloso o difícil de tratar.

Describes something that is rough, scaly, or harsh to the touch; also used figuratively to describe something indecent, scandalous, or difficult to handle.

1. Rough or scaly textureC2formal

   Having a rough, uneven surface that is covered with small scales or scurf.

   Áspero y escamoso

   • The scabrous bark of the old tree felt harsh against his palm.
   • Her skin became scabrous after the allergic reaction.
   • The lizard's scabrous hide helped it blend into the rocky terrain.

   Sinónimoscoarselepidoteroughruggedscalyscurfyuneven

   Antónimosevenglossysilkysleeksmooth

2. Indecent or scandalousC2formal

   Dealing with or containing sexually explicit, offensive, or morally shocking material.

   Obsceno o escandaloso

   • The novel was banned for its scabrous content.
   • His scabrous jokes made the audience uncomfortable.
   • The film was criticized for its scabrous depiction of relationships.

   Sinónimosbawdycoarsedirtyfilthyindecentlewdobsceneoffensivepornographicracyribaldsalaciousscandalousshockingvulgar

   Antónimoscleandecentinnocentproperpurewholesome