bumpiness
bumpiness — noun
1. how uneven a surface feels or looks because of raised parts, especially when thi
how uneven a surface feels or looks because of raised parts, especially when this makes travel or contact uncomfortable.
The bumpiness of the gravel road made Emre grip the steering wheel tightly.
the bumpiness of [road] — literal uneven surface
Dahlia ran her hand across the wall and complained about the bumpiness of the plaster.
Before buying the yoga mat, Emily tested the bumpiness of its surface with her palm.
The bumpiness of the trail forced Arjun and his father to walk their bikes uphill.
Gabriela felt the bumpiness of the carpet through her socks as she crossed the room.
- unevenness
more general; can describe any irregular surface, not just one with bumps
- roughness
focuses on the tactile texture being coarse, not necessarily from bumps
- irregularity
more formal; describes a lack of smoothness in shape, pattern, or timing
- smoothness
direct opposite — describes a surface with no bumps or uneven parts
- evenness
describes a surface that is level and consistent across its area
文法句型
the bumpiness of [noun]
用法筆記
Common in descriptions of roads, paths, or surfaces that cause an uneven ride or feel. May also describe figurative processes with unpredictable changes.