BUMPY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

bumpy

adjective

ˈbəm-pē

Definition of bumpy

as in rough

marked by a series of sharp quick motions a bumpy ride over a badly rutted road

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as in uneven

not having a level or smooth surface the bumpy road made the jeep bounce all over

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Recent Examples of bumpy The kitchen counters are New Cardoso Slab from ABC Stone with a leather finish, which has a subtly bumpy texture that doesn’t affect durability. — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026 Zach Brown's college football career has been bumpy at times. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Borges sees a bumpy period of adjustment in the short term as the industry sorts out processes to ensure that human creatives still oversee the work of AI’s crafty agents. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 What’s interesting is that, despite all that life prep, Manning’s transition to starter was bumpy. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bumpy

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Adjective

Lemmo With this kind of kit, the Lemmo 3 should be up to the task of tackling steep inclines and all manner of rough terrain.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
The controls and graphics are pretty rough on GameCube, though.

— Verge Staff, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

These edges can therefore appear jagged or stair-stepped, an effect called aliasing.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Video filmed by Tubasi’s son and shared with CNN shows debris scattered on the floor, doors and appliances smashed and walls left with large, jagged holes.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of jagged

Adjective

Next, save 30% on the JBL Grip Bluetooth speaker for rugged outdoor sound.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
International Harvester built the original Scout from 1961 to 1980, establishing its reputation as a rugged, versatile vehicle for off-road and everyday use.

— Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of rugged

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bum-rush

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