Coarse
/kɔrs/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Rough or harsh in texture.
The fabric was too coarse for comfort against my skin.
Of inferior quality; crude or unrefined.
The coarse meal made the bread heavy and dense.
Rude or vulgar in manner or speech.
His coarse jokes were inappropriate for the formal gathering.
Large or heavy in size or structure.
He used a coarse brush to apply the first layer of paint.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'cors', from Latin 'cursus', meaning course, rough.
Common Phrases and Expressions
coarse language
Rude or offensive language.
coarse fabric
A textile that is rough to the touch.
coarse jokes
Humor that is crude or lacks subtlety.
Related Words
rough
Having an uneven or irregular surface.
rude
Offensively impolite or ill-mannered.
vulgar
Lacking sophistication or good taste.
Slang Meanings
Low-quality or cheap.
That restaurant is too coarse for a nice date.
Crude or unsophisticated behavior.
He's so coarse, he doesn't know how to behave in public.