scrat
chy
Comparative
scratchier
Superlative
scratchiest
1
prone to becoming upset or agitated over minor issues
- After a long day, he felt scratchy and snapped at his friends.
- The scratchy mood in the room made everyone hesitant to speak.
- She was scratchy about her work being criticized, even constructively.
- His scratchy attitude made the meeting uncomfortable for everyone.
- The scratchy tone in her voice indicated she was not in the best mood.
2
having a rough, irritating surface or texture that causes discomfort or irritation
- The wool sweater felt scratchy against her skin.
- The rough sandpaper was scratchy, used for smoothing wood surfaces.
- The dry grass was scratchy underfoot, causing her feet to itch.
- The label on the shirt was scratchy, irritating her neck.
- The kitten's tongue was scratchy as it licked her hand.
3
having a harsh and unpleasant sound
- His scratchy voice made it difficult to hear him over the noise.
- She winced at the scratchy sound of chalk on the blackboard.
- His voice was scratchy after shouting all day.
- The old record had a scratchy sound.
- Her voice turned scratchy after hours of talking.
4
(of writing or drawing) having an uneven or irregular quality that makes it appear rough or poorly executed
- Her scratchy handwriting made the note difficult to read.
- The artist’s scratchy lines gave the sketch a raw, expressive feel.
- He used a scratchy pencil to create texture in his drawing.
- The scratchy notes left on the page hinted at the artist’s frustration.
- She preferred the scratchy style of her favorite comic book artist.