coarse
word
Definition
Describes something with a rough texture or large grains, or language and behavior that is rude or lacking in refinement.
Usage & Nuances
'Coarse' is both literal (touch/texture: 'coarse sand', 'coarse fabric') and figurative (rude: 'coarse language'). It's neutral in literal use, negative when talking about people or manners. Do not confuse with 'course' (class, direction).
Spanish: áspero - grueso - vulgarPortuguese (BR): áspero - grosseiro - rugosoPortuguese (PT): áspero - grosseiro - rugosoChinese (Simplified): 粗糙 - 粗鲁Chinese (Traditional): 粗糙 - 粗魯Hindi: मोटा - अशिष्टArabic: خشن - فظBengali: খসখসে -หยাড় - অপরিশীলিত (অভব্য)Russian: грубый - крупнозернистыйJapanese: 粗い - 下品なVietnamese: thô - thô ráp - tục tĩuKorean: 거친 - 조잡한 - 상스러운Turkish: kaba - iri - pürüzlüUrdu: کھردرا - فحش (گفتگو/رویہ)Indonesian: kasar - kasar (perilaku)
Example Sentences
We walked on coarse sand at the beach.
basic
This bread has a coarse texture.
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The towel feels coarse against my skin.
basic
His manners seemed coarse compared to everyone else at the table.
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Some people find his jokes a bit coarse, but he means no harm.
natural
You might want to use a finer filter; this one leaves the coffee a bit coarse.
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