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    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.