scratchy

• Qualifie une texture ou un son rugueux et irritant, souvent désagréable au toucher ou à l'oreille.

Describes a rough, irritating texture or sound, often causing discomfort.

1. Causing abrasionB1informal

   Having a rough texture that can scrape or irritate the skin.

   qui irrite la peau par frottement

   • This wool sweater feels scratchy against my neck.
   • The cat's tongue is surprisingly scratchy.
   • He complained about the scratchy fabric of the new uniform.

   Synonymesabrasivecoarsegrittyharshroughscratching

   Antonymessatinysilkysmoothsoftvelvety

2. Easily irritated or annoyedB2informal

   In a state of being irritable or quick to become angry.

   Irritable, de mauvaise humeur

   • She was feeling scratchy after a long day of work.
   • He gets scratchy when he hasn't had enough sleep.
   • The constant noise made everyone a bit scratchy.

   Synonymescantankerouscholericcrankycrossgrouchygrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishpetulantqueruloussnappishtestytouchy

   Antonymesagreeablecalmeasygoingeven-temperedgood-naturedplacidpleasantserene

3. Lacking consistencyB2informal

   Not smooth or even; marked by irregularity or unevenness.

   irrégulier, inégal

   • The recording was scratchy and hard to understand.
   • His performance was scratchy, with several missed notes.
   • The old film had a scratchy quality to it.

   Synonymesbumpycoarseirregularjaggedraggedroughuneven

   Antonymesevenregularsmooth

4. Unpleasantly harsh or grating in soundB1informal

   Producing a rough, grating, or unpleasant sound.

   Grincement désagréable

   • The radio emitted a scratchy static noise.
   • Her voice sounded scratchy from a cold.
   • The old vinyl record played with a scratchy sound.

   Synonymescacophonousdiscordantgratingharshhoarsejarringraspyraucousscreechystrident

   Antonymesgentlemellowmelodioussmoothsoft