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Coarseness: meaning, definitions and examples

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coarseness

 

[ หˆkษ”หrsnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of texture

The quality of being rough or harsh in texture. It can refer to the roughness of a surface or the coarseness of a material.

Synonyms

grittiness, harshness, roughness.

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Word Description / Examples
coarseness

Describes something with a rough texture or lack of refinement in manners, language, or quality.

  • The coarseness of the sandpaper helps to smooth the wood.
  • His coarseness in conversation made people uncomfortable.
roughness

Describes a surface that is not smooth, or behavior that is unrefined or violent.

  • The roughness of the fabric irritated her skin.
  • The roughness of their play concerned the teacher.
grittiness

Often used to describe a texture that resembles small, hard particles, or a person/scene that is tough and uncompromising.

  • The grittiness of the beach sand got into my shoes.
  • The film's grittiness was praised for its realistic portrayal of urban life.
harshness

Describes something severe, cruel, or unpleasant to the senses, such as sound, weather, or behavior.

  • The harshness of his words made her cry.
  • The harshness of the winter made it difficult for the villagers to survive.

Examples of usage

  • The coarseness of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing out the rough edges of the wood.
  • She complained about the coarseness of the fabric, saying it irritated her skin.
  • The coarseness of the sugar crystals gave the dessert a satisfying crunch.
  • The coarseness of the rope made it difficult to tie secure knots.
  • The coarseness of the flour affected the texture of the baked goods.

Translations

Translations of the word "coarseness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aspereza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grobheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพั€ัั‚ะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใ• (arasa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rugositรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asperidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผrรผzlรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™ (cลซcฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrapavost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำฉั€ะตะบั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kobudluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asperidad

Etymology

The word 'coarseness' originated from the Middle English 'cors', which meant roughness. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the quality of being rough or harsh in texture. Over time, 'coarseness' has been associated with the idea of lack of refinement or sophistication. It is commonly used in the context of describing textures, materials, or behaviors that are considered rough or unrefined.

See also: coarse, coarsely.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,555, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.