scabrous

Meaning

scabrous means covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

• After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections.
• The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public.