Irregular
Irregular adjective - Not having a level or smooth surface.
Usage example: although the moon looks smooth from here, it actually has a very bumpy and irregular surface
Nubby and irregular are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nubby" instead an adjective "Irregular".
Nearby Words: irregularity, irregularly
Nubby
Nubby adjective - Having small pieces or lumps spread throughout.
Usage example: a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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