scratchy

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

ruОписывает грубую, раздражающую текстуру или звук, часто вызывающий дискомфорт.esDescribe una textura áspera o un sonido áspero e irritante, que suele causar molestia o picor.frQualifie une texture ou un son rugueux et irritant, souvent désagréable au toucher ou à l'oreille.deBeschreibt eine raue, reizende Textur oder ein kratzendes Geräusch, das oft Unbehagen verursacht.ptDescreve uma textura áspera e irritante ou um som desagradável que causa desconforto.zh形容材质粗糙、扎人或引起瘙痒的；也形容声音刺耳、沙哑或令人不适的。arصفة تصف ملمسًا خشنًا مهيّجًا يسبب الحكة أو الانزعاج، أو صوتًا قبيحًا مزعجًا كصوت الحكّ أو الصرير.

1. Causing abrasion B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЦарапающийesásperofrqui irrite la peau par frottementdekratzendptÁsperozh粗糙刺人的arخاشن

   Синонимы: abrasivecoarsegrittyharshroughscratching

   Антонимы: satinysilkysmoothsoftvelvety

2. Easily irritated or annoyed B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruРаздражительныйesIrritable, propenso a enfadarsefrIrritable, de mauvaise humeurdeReizbarptIrritadiçozh易怒的arسريع الانفعال

   Синонимы: cantankerouscholericcrankycrossgrouchygrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishpetulantqueruloussnappishtestytouchy

   Антонимы: agreeablecalmeasygoingeven-temperedgood-naturedplacidpleasantserene

3. Lacking consistency B2 informal

   Not smooth or even; marked by irregularity or unevenness.

   • 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.

   ruНеровныйesDesigual, irregularfrirrégulier, inégaldeUneinheitlichptIrregularzh不均匀的arغير منتظم

   Синонимы: bumpycoarseirregularjaggedraggedroughuneven

   Антонимы: evenregularsmooth

4. Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound B1 informal

   Producing a rough, grating, or unpleasant sound.

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

   ruСкрипучийesrasposo (sonido)frGrincement désagréabledeKratzigptÁsperozh刺耳的arخَشِن الصوت

   Синонимы: cacophonousdiscordantgratingharshhoarsejarringraspyraucousscreechystrident

   Антонимы: gentlemellowmelodioussmoothsoft

• scratchier comparative form
• scratchiest superlative form