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1.adjectiveCovered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough."After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections."
2.adjectiveDisgusting, repellent."The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public."
3.adjectiveOf music, writing, etc.: lacking refinement; unmelodious, unmusical.
4.adjectiveDifficult, thorny, troublesome.
5.adjectiveCovered with a crust of dirt or grime.