Coarse: meaning, definitions and examples

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coarse

[ kɔːrs ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 grosseiro

🇮🇳 मोटा

🇩🇪 grob

🇮🇩 kasar

🇺🇦 грубий

🇵🇱 gruby

🇯🇵 粗い (arai)

🇫🇷 grossier

🇪🇸 grosero

🇹🇷 kaba

🇰🇷 거친 (geochin)

🇸🇦 خشن

🇨🇿 hrubý

🇸🇰 hrubý

🇨🇳 粗糙 (cūcāo)

🇸🇮 grobi

🇮🇸 grófur

🇰🇿 өрескел

🇬🇪 უხეში

🇦🇿 kobud

🇲🇽 grosero

Word origin

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.