coarse
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.
(of metals) unrefined.
(of a metal file) having the maximum commercial grade of coarseness.
Origin of coarse
1Other words for coarse
Opposites for coarse
Other words from coarse
- coarsely, adverb
- coarseness, noun
- un·coarse, adjective
- un·coarse·ly, adverb
- un·coarse·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with coarse
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British Dictionary definitions for coarse
/ (kɔːs) /
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
Origin of coarse
1Derived forms of coarse
- coarsely, adverb
- coarseness, noun
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