Coarseness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth).
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The quality of being composed of relatively large particles.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
Language or humor that is down-to-earth; "the saltiness of their language was inappropriate"; "self-parody and saltiness riddled their core genre".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's stand-up routine was known for its coarseness, which resonated with the blue-collar crowd.
- The film's dialogue was criticized for its intended coarseness, which some viewers found off-putting and abrasive.
- The writer's use of humor was characterized by a deliberate coarseness that belied a sharp intelligence.
- The podcast's hosts reveled in their coarseness, often incorporating outrageous and off-color jokes into their banter.
- Despite the coarseness of their language, the duo's chemistry and comedic timing won over even the most sensitive listeners.
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Meaning 4
The quality of lacking taste and refinement.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.