coarse Antonyms

Meaning of coarse

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coarse (a)

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

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coarse (s)

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

of low or inferior quality or value

Webster

coarse (superl.)

Large in bulk, or composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture; gross; thick; rough; -- opposed to fine; as, coarse sand; coarse thread; coarse cloth; coarse bread.

Not refined; rough; rude; unpolished; gross; indelicate; as, coarse manners; coarse language.

FAQs About the word coarse

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles, lacking refinement or cultivation or taste, of low or inferior q

grained, granular, sandy, grainy,stony, granulated, rocky, coarse-grained, unfiltered, pebbly

smooth, ultrafine, powdery,fine, powdery, smooth, fine, superfine, dusty, velvety

The fabric felt coarse against her skin, rough and unpleasant to the touch.

His voice had a coarse quality to it, as if he had been shouting for hours.

The sandpaper had a coarse grit, perfect for smoothing rough surfaces.

She winced as she bit into the coarse bread, wishing it were softer.