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