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coarse
[ kawrs, kohrs ]
adjective
, coars·er, coars·est.
- 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
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Derived Forms
- ˈcoarseness, noun
- ˈcoarsely, adverb
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Other Words From
- coarsely adverb
- coarseness noun
- un·coarse adjective
- un·coarsely adverb
- un·coarseness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coarse1
First recorded in 1550–60; earlier cors(e), course, cowarce; of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coarse1
C14: of unknown origin
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