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:
- indecent
- profane
- blue
- impure
- lascivious
- broad
- gross
- filthy
- racy
- dirty
- obscene
- gamy
- off-colored
- crude
- lewd
- coarse
- salty
- raunchy
- pornographic
- suggestive
- trashy
- ribald
- locker-room
- salacious
- unprintable
- earthy
- vulgar
- smutty
- bawdy
Antonyms:
- desirable
- wholesome
- priggish
- priggish
- acceptable
- prudish
- decorous
- proper
- proper
- respectable
- correct
- decent
- desirable
- nice
- appropriate
- clean
- appropriate
- clean
- polite
- genteel
- puritanical
- respectable
- puritanical
- staid
- acceptable
- staid
- genteel
- innocuous
- decorous
- nice
- Victorian
- polite
- prim
- prudish
- innocuous
- decent
- wholesome
- prim
- Victorian
- correct
Synonyms:
- gamey
- unwanted
- depraved
- off
- off-color
- repellent
- foul
- barnyard
- abhorrent
- scatological
- X-rated
- nasty
- unpleasant
- unbecoming
- indecorous
- wicked
- louche
- indelicate
- perverted
- repugnant
- loathsome
- risqué
- unwelcome
- exceptionable
- stag
- low
- revolting
- kinky
- perverse
- repulsive
- porny
- unacceptable
- objectionable
- immodest
- gutter
- naughty
- wanton
- undesirable
- disgusting
- offensive
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
indecent, profane, blue, impure, lascivious, broad, gross, filthy, racy, dirty
desirable, wholesome, priggish, priggish, acceptable, prudish, decorous, proper, proper, respectable
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.
