Coarse Definition

kôrs
coarser, coarsest
adjective
coarser, coarsest
Of inferior or poor quality; common.
Coarse fare.
Webster's New World
Consisting of rather large elements or particles.
Coarse sand.
Webster's New World
Not fine or delicate in texture, structure, form, etc.; rough; harsh.
Coarse features, coarse cloth.
Webster's New World
Vulgar or indecent.
Coarse language.
American Heritage
Lacking in refinement or good taste; vulgar; crude.
A coarse joke.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
harshcommonvulgaruncouthrough cutblatantvileunrefinedunpurifiedunpolishedunchasteunboltedtroglodytictramontanethick
Antonyms:
finegentlesophisticatedrefinedpolitenicesoftdelicatesmooth
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Other Word Forms of Coarse

Adjective

Base Form:
coarse
Comparative:
coarser
Superlative:
coarsest

Origin of Coarse

  • Middle English cors probably from course custom course

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • cors (adjectival use of cours)

    From Wiktionary

Coarse Sentence Examples

  • The river abounds in coarse fish.

  • Silk fabrics, coarse woollen cloth, paper and clocks are manufactured.

  • Loud, coarse laughter and joyous shouts ensued.

  • The wounded soldier was so dirty, coarse, and revolting that his proximity to the Emperor shocked Rostov.

  • These vary in form, but essentially they consist of a stem of porcelain, coarse earthenware, glass or other non-conducting substance, protected by an overhanging roof or screen.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOA

Words Ending With

ESERSE

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coarse

Words Starting With C and Ending With E

Starts With C & Ends With EStarts With CO & Ends With EStarts With C & Ends With SE

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With C6 Letter Words Ending With E