coarse

UK /kɔːs/ US /kɔːs/
adj 5

Definitions

adj

1

With a rough texture; not smooth.

Two hundred Sempſtreſſes were employed to make me Shirts, and Linen for Bed and Table, all of the ſtrongeft and coarſeſt kind they could get; which, however, they were forced to quilt together in ſeveral Folds, for the thickeſt was ſome degrees finer than Lawn.

2

Composed of large particles.

coarse sand

Graham flour is coarsely granulated wheat meal. No sieves or bolting cloths are employed in its manufacture, and many coarse, unpulverized particles are present in the product.

3

Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy.

coarse manners

coarse language

4

Unrefined.

5

Of inferior quality.

Due to the internet issue, the system generated an coarse audio file.

She detests visiting coarse places.

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