coarse´ness

coarse´ness: coarse «krs, kohrs», adjective, coars|er, coars|est.

1. made up of fairly large parts; not fine: »coarse salt, coarse sand.

2. heavy or rough in looks or texture: »Burlap is a coarse cloth. The old fisherman had coarse, weathered features.

3. common, poor, or inferior: »coarse food.

4. not delicate or refined; crude or vulgar: »Many of the frontiersmen had coarse manners.

5. not refined: »Coarse metals.

╂[adjectival use of course, noun, meaning “ordinary”]

–coarse´ly, adverb.

–coarse´ness, noun.

Synonym Study 4 Coarse, vulgar mean not refined in feelings, manners, language, or taste. Coarse implies roughness or crudeness: »Many soldiers have to remind themselves when they return home not to use the coarse language of the barracks.
Vulgar implies offensive coarseness and often suggests an attitude of distaste and superiority on the part of the speaker: »His vulgar speech and manners show that he is not accustomed to polite society.

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coarse´ly — coarse «krs, kohrs», adjective, coars|er, coars|est. 1. made up of fairly large parts; not fine: »coarse salt, coarse sand. 2. heavy or rough in looks or texture: »Burlap is a coarse cloth. The old fisherman had coarse, weathered features. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
coarse — coarse; coarse·ness; … English syllables
coarse — [[t]kɔrs, koʊrs[/t]] adj. coars•er, coars•est 1) composed of relatively large parts or particles: coarse sand[/ex] 2) lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: coarse fabric[/ex] 3) harsh; grating 4) lacking refinement;… … From formal English to slang
coarse-grained — coarse′ grained′ adj. 1) of coarse texture or grain 2) crude; rough • Etymology: 1760–70 coarse′ grained′ness, n … From formal English to slang
bar´ba|rous|ness — bar|ba|rous «BAHR buhr uhs», adjective. 1. not civilized; savage: »Cannibals are barbarous people. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under barbarian. (Cf. ↑barbarian) 2. savagely cruel; brutal: »Torture of prisoners is a barbarous practice … Useful english dictionary
beast´li|ness — beast|ly «BEEST lee», adjective, li|er, li|est, adverb. –adj. 1. like a beast; coarse, dirty, or brutal; vile: »The beastly behavior of the savages frightened their prisoners. 2. Informal. very bad or irritating; unpleasant; … Useful english dictionary
blowz´i|ness — blowz|y «BLOW zee», adjective, blowz|i|er, blowz|i|est. 1. lacking neatness; untidy; disheveled: »blowzy hair. SYNONYM(S): unkempt, frowzy, slatternly, slovenly … Useful english dictionary
broad´ness — broad «brd», adjective, adverb, noun. –adj. 1. large across; wide: »Many cars can go on that broad new highway. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under wide. (Cf. ↑wide) 2. having wide range; … Useful english dictionary
brusque´ness — brusque «bruhsk», adjective. abrupt in manner or speech; blunt: »He was brusque in saying “I don t like it” when he could have said “No, thank you.” SYNONYM(S): curt, bluff. ╂[< French brusque < Italian brusco coarse < Late Latin brūscus … Useful english dictionary
brut´ish|ness — brut|ish «BROO tihsh», adjective. 1. like a brute; stupid, cruel, or coarse: »The life of [primitive] man is nasty, brutish and short (Thomas Hobbes). 2. lacking restraint; sensual. –brut´ish|ly, adverb. –brut´ish|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary

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