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   coarse

   /kɔːs/

   adjective

   • 1. rough or harsh in texture: "a coarse woollen cloth" Similar roughbristlyscratchypricklyhairyshaggywiryOpposite soft
   • ▪ consisting of large grains or particles: "coarse sand"
   • ▪ (of grains or particles) large: "under the microscope they are seen to contain coarse grains"
   • ▪ (of a person's features) not elegantly formed or proportioned: "his coarse, ugly features contorted with rage" Similar heavybroadlargeroughrough-hewnunrefinedinelegantruggedcraggyOpposite delicate
   • ▪ (of food or drink) of inferior quality: "the wine is harsh, tannic, and coarse"
   • 2. (of a person or their speech) rude or vulgar: "a man of coarse speech" Similar oafishloutishboorishchurlishuncouthrudediscourteousimpoliteungentlemanlyunladylikeill-mannereduncivilill-bredvulgarcommonroughuncultureduncivilizedcrassfoul-mouthedinformal:trailer-parkvulgarcruderudeoff colouroffensivedirtyfilthysmuttyobsceneindelicateimproperindecentindecorousunseemlycrasstastelesslewdprurientbawdyearthybroadribaldsaltyinformal:blueraunchynudge-nudgefarmyardOpposite sophisticatedrefinedinoffensive
   • 3. relating to the sport of angling for coarse fish: British "coarse anglers"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘ordinary or inferior’): origin uncertain; until the 17th century identical in spelling with course, and possibly derived from the latter in the sense ‘ordinary manner’.

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   • 1. coarsish adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOARSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COARSE definition: 1. rough and not smooth or soft, or not in very small pieces: 2. rude and offensive: 3. rough and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COARSE is of ordinary or inferior quality or value : common. How to use coarse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Coarse.

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   adjective. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste. “he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind” synonyms: common, rough-cut, uncouth, vulgar.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › coarseCOARSE Synonyms: 401 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Definition of coarse. 1. as in grained. made up of large particles coarse rock salt was sprinkled on the icy walkway. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. grained. sandy. granular. stony. granulated. grainy. rocky. cracked. pebbly. unfiltered. gravelly. coarse-grained. unrefined. earthy. stoney. gritty. lumpy. mealy.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › coarseCoarse - definition of coarse by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of low, common, or inferior quality. 2. a. Lacking in delicacy or refinement: coarse manners. b. Vulgar or indecent: coarse language. 3. Consisting of large particles; not fine in texture: coarse sand. 4. Rough, especially to the touch: a coarse tweed. [Middle English cors, probably from course, custom; see course.] coarse′ly adv. coarse′ness n.

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   Definition of coarse adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › coarsecoarse - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Oct 13, 2024 · Adjective. [edit] coarse (comparative coarser, superlative coarsest) With a rough texture; not smooth. Composed of large particles. coarse sand. Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy. coarse manners. coarse language.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCOARSE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Definitions of 'coarse' 1. Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces. [...] 2. If you describe someone as coarse, you mean that he or she talks and behaves in a rude and offensive way. [disapproval] [...] More. Pronunciation of 'coarse' American English pronunciation. More. Synonyms of 'coarse'

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    composed of relatively large parts or particles. The beach had rough, coarse sand. 2. lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc. The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin. 3. harsh; grating. 4. lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished.