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coarse
[kawrs, kohrs]
adjective
composed of relatively large parts or particles.
The beach had rough, coarse sand.
lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc..
The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin.
harsh; grating.
lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished.
He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind.
of inferior or faulty quality; common; base.
vulgar; obscene; crude.
His coarse language angered us.
Synonyms: indelicate(of metals) unrefined.
(of a metal file) having the maximum commercial grade of coarseness.
coarse
/ kɔːs /
adjective
rough in texture, structure, etc; not fine
coarse sand
lacking refinement or taste; indelicate; vulgar
coarse jokes
of inferior quality; not pure or choice
(of a metal) not refined
(of a screw) having widely spaced threads
Other Word Forms
- coarsely adverb
- coarseness noun
- uncoarse adjective
- uncoarsely adverb
- uncoarseness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of coarse1
Word History and Origins
Origin of coarse1
Example Sentences
"All of the bodies appeared to have been dismembered by a coarse cutting instrument, such as a chainsaw," a detective wrote at the time.
The coarse language deployed left no doubt about their views, and Villa's away fans aired their frustrations again as the team's shaky start to the season continued with a 1-0 defeat by Brentford on Saturday.
If the squash is destined for a toast, dip or sandwich, I like to grate it or pulse it in the food processor into coarse shreds — just shy of a purée.
The Pike in Long Beach and the Pacific Ocean Park in Santa Monica had distinct personality: One was a bit naughty and coarse and the other was wholesome and futuristic.
Even the alpine-inspired plantings cladding the museum’s roof — colorful wildflowers, long sweeping grasses and coarse scrubs, all chosen for their hardiness, lightness and shallow roots — follow this rhythm.
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