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Definition of scratchiness

scratchiness

/ˈskrætʃ.i.nəs/
scratch · i · ness
Adverb:scratchily
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Adjective:scratchy
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• noun

1

The quality or state of having a rough, coarse, or prickly texture that irritates the skin.

Example

"Washing the wool sweater with fabric softener helped reduce its unpleasant scratchiness."

2

A dry, raspy, or mildly irritated sensation in the throat, or a harsh, grating quality in a voice or sound recording.

Example

"She drank warm tea with honey to soothe the scratchiness in her throat before the concert."

3

The quality of being uneven, awkward, or poorly executed, especially in handwriting, drawing, or performance.

Example

"Despite the initial scratchiness of the early rehearsals, the orchestra played together seamlessly on opening night."

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• Rhymes for scratchiness

• Nearby Words

scratchcard
scratcher
scratchily
scratchiness
scratchings
scratchpad
scratchproof

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scratchiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scratchiness
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