Coarse (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles; "coarse meal"; "coarse sand"; "a coarse weave".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The burlap fabric had a coarse texture that made it uncomfortable to sit on.
- The carpenter used coarse grit sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges of the wood.
- She slipped on the coarse gravel and fell, skinning her knee.
- The painter applied a coarse coat of thick paint to the canvas, creating a textured effect.
- The woven basket was made of coarse fibers that made it sturdy but rough to the touch.
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Meaning 2
Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "an untutored and uncouth human being"; "an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy"; "appealing to the vulgar taste for violence"; "the vulgar display of the newly rich".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's coarse humor was not appreciated by the more refined audience members.
- Her coarse language was a shock to the other diners in the upscale restaurant.
- The artist's use of coarse textures and bold colors added a raw energy to the painting.
- The politician's coarse behavior during the debate was seen as a major turn-off by many voters.
- The movie's coarse portrayal of violence was criticized by some as gratuitous and unnecessary.
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Meaning 3
Of low or inferior quality or value; "of what coarse metal ye are molded"- Shakespeare; "produced...the common cloths used by the poorer population".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The restaurant served coarse wine that was undrinkable.
- He was a coarse man with rough manners and little education.
- The coarse fabric itched against her skin and was uncomfortable to wear.
- The company produced coarse machinery that frequently broke down.
- Her coarse language and tone were off-putting to the other customers.