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