coarse-grained (Meaning)
coarse-grained (s)
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
not having a fine texture
coarse-grained (a.)
Having a coarse grain or texture, as wood; hence, wanting in refinement.
Synonyms & Antonyms of coarse-grained
Synonyms:
- lascivious
- obscene
- lewd
- off-colored
- dirty
- earthy
- locker-room
- trashy
- smutty
- salacious
- impure
- ribald
- indecent
- crude
- unprintable
- pornographic
- broad
- salty
- profane
- raunchy
- suggestive
- bawdy
- gamy
- filthy
- racy
- vulgar
- coarse
- blue
- gross
Antonyms:
- nice
- desirable
- decent
- genteel
- clean
- acceptable
- proper
- prim
- Victorian
- prudish
- innocuous
- priggish
- staid
- respectable
- decent
- nice
- polite
- prudish
- decorous
- correct
- acceptable
- polite
- correct
- puritanical
- wholesome
- desirable
- prim
- respectable
- priggish
- clean
- appropriate
- genteel
- proper
- puritanical
- staid
- decorous
- appropriate
- innocuous
- wholesome
- Victorian
Synonyms:
- porny
- unwanted
- objectionable
- exceptionable
- immodest
- gutter
- stag
- louche
- offensive
- scatological
- kinky
- wanton
- barnyard
- unpleasant
- naughty
- unwelcome
- gamey
- nasty
- repellent
- undesirable
- low
- indelicate
- perverted
- abhorrent
- off
- repulsive
- risqué
- repugnant
- loathsome
- wicked
- off-color
- X-rated
- foul
- unacceptable
- perverse
- disgusting
- unbecoming
- indecorous
- revolting
- depraved
Antonyms:
coarse-grained Sentence Examples
- The geologist analyzed the coarse-grained texture of the sandstone, noting its large mineral grains.
- In cooking, coarse-grained salt is preferred for certain dishes due to its slower dissolution rate.
- The artist used a coarse-grained canvas to create a textured effect in their painting.
- The fabric of the jacket was coarse-grained, providing durability against harsh weather conditions.
- A coarse-grained analysis of the data revealed general trends but lacked finer details.
- The coarse-grained nature of the wood gave the furniture a rustic appearance.
- Coarse-grained sandpaper is ideal for smoothing rough surfaces before painting.
- The texture of the bread was coarse-grained, with visible chunks of grains throughout.
- A coarse-grained understanding of history often overlooks the nuances and complexities of past events.
- The texture of the stone was coarse-grained, making it ideal for building sturdy structures.
FAQs About the word coarse-grained
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency, not having a fine textureHaving a coarse grain or texture, as wood; hence, want
lascivious, obscene, lewd, off-colored, dirty, earthy, locker-room, trashy, smutty, salacious
nice, desirable, decent, genteel,clean, acceptable, proper, prim, Victorian, prudish
The geologist analyzed the coarse-grained texture of the sandstone, noting its large mineral grains.
In cooking, coarse-grained salt is preferred for certain dishes due to its slower dissolution rate.
The artist used a coarse-grained canvas to create a textured effect in their painting.
The fabric of the jacket was coarse-grained, providing durability against harsh weather conditions.
