coarser Hear it!

Variant of coarse

coarse Definition

coarse (kôrs)

adjective coarser coars′er, coarsest coars′·est

  1. of inferior or poor quality; common coarse fare
  2. consisting of rather large elements or particles coarse sand
  3. not fine or delicate in texture, structure, form, etc.; rough; harsh coarse features, coarse cloth
  4. for rough or crude work or results a coarse file, coarse measurements
  5. lacking in refinement or good taste; vulgar; crude a coarse joke

Etymology: specialized var. of course in sense of “ordinary or usual order” as in of course

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  • slightly: Sword Sands are comparatively less well sorted and slightly coarser ( Dunn 1972 ) than Sinah Sands.
  • somewhat: About the same size as the preceding species, the leaves have a somewhat coarser flavor but make a very acceptable cooked vegetable.