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Coarse: meaning, definitions and examples

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coarse

 

[ kษ”หrs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture

Consisting of large particles; not fine in texture. Rough or harsh in quality.

Synonyms

gritty, rough, uneven

Examples of usage

  • The sand on the beach was coarse and gritty.
  • The fabric of the shirt felt coarse against my skin.
Context #2 | Adjective

language

Lacking refinement or delicacy; crude.

Synonyms

crude, uncouth, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • His coarse language offended many people at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "coarse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grosseiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gruby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใ„ (arai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grossier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grosero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์นœ (geochin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™ (cลซcฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grobi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั€ะตัะบะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kobud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grosero

Etymology

The word 'coarse' originated from the Latin word 'crassus' meaning thick or solid. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something rough or lacking refinement. The word has been used in English since the Middle Ages.

See also: coarsely, coarseness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,423, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.