coarser
ˈkɔːsə
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Definition of coarser - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
texturehaving a rough texture or surface
  • The coarser fabric irritated her skin.
harsher rougher
2.
materiallarger in size or particles
  • The coarser grains of sand were uncomfortable to walk on.
grittier rougher
3.
unrefinedlacking refinement or sophistication
  • His coarser manners were evident at the formal dinner.
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Origin of coarser

Latin, 'crudus' (raw) + English, 'coarse' (rough)

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cooking
tool used to separate fine particles from coarser ones

Examples of coarser in a sentence

  • She avoided the coarser towels at the hotel.
  • The coarser texture of the fabric irritated her skin.
  • He preferred the coarser grind of coffee for his morning brew.
  • The coarser fabric was uncomfortable to wear.
  • His jokes became coarser as the night went on.

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  1. French:plus grossier, plus épais, ...
  2. German:grob, gröber, ...
  3. Italian:più ruvido, più grosso, ...
  4. Spanish:más basto, más grueso, ...
  5. Portuguese:grosseiro, mais grosseiro, ...
  6. Chinese:更粗糙, 更粗, ...
  7. Japanese:粗い, 大きな粒, ...
  8. Arabic:أَخْشَن, خَشِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּס יוֹתֵר, פָּחוֹת מְעוּדָּן, ...
  10. Russian:более грубый, более крупный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:грубіший, грубий, ...
  12. Hindi:खुरदरा, मोटे, ...
coarse
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Definition of coarse - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
material qualityrough, made of big grains or pieces
  • The coarse sand irritated my skin.
2.
behaviorlacking delicacy or refinement
  • His coarse jokes made the audience uncomfortable..
rude vulgar
3.
screwRarehaving widely spaced threadsRare
  • The coarse screw was used for the heavy-duty project.
rough
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Expressions with coarse

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very rough or crude in texture or manner
The fabric felt coarse as a cob against her skin.
having rough or thick fur
The coarse-furred dog was popular among the mountain residents..
having a gritty or grainy feel
The coarse-textured bread had a distinct crunch.
catching fish in freshwater for fun
We went coarse fishing at the lake.
having rough or thick hair
The coarse-haired dog was difficult to groom.
fish not valued for sport fishing
Coarse fish are often found in rivers and lakes.

Origin of coarse

Latin, coarse (of low quality)

Examples of coarse in a sentence

  • The bread was made from coarse wholemeal flour.
  • Her coarse remarks offended many people.
  • The coarse language in the movie was unnecessary.
  • He chose a coarse screw for the wooden frame.
  • The coarse threads ensured a tight fit.

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  1. French:grossier, vulgaire, ...
  2. German:grob, vulgär, ...
  3. Italian:ruvido, rozzo, ...
  4. Spanish:grueso, tosco, ...
  5. Portuguese:grosseiro, rude, ...
  6. Chinese:粗糙的, 粗鲁的, ...
  7. Japanese:粗い, 下品な, ...
  8. Arabic:خَشِن, فَظّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּס, גַּס, ...
  10. Russian:крупнозернистый, крупный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:грубозернистий, рідкий, ...
  12. Hindi:खुरदुरा, असभ्य, ...
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