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coarse

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
coarse 
          Listen to the pronunciation of coarse
Pronunciation:
\ˈkrs\
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
coars·er; coars·est
Etymology:
Middle English cors, perhaps from course, noun
Date:
14th century
1: of ordinary or inferior quality or value : common2 a (1): composed of relatively large parts or particles <coarse sand> (2): loose or rough in texture <coarse cloth> b: adjusted or designed for heavy, fast, or less delicate work <a coarse saw with large teeth> c: not precise or detailed with respect to adjustment or discrimination3: crude or unrefined in taste, manners, or language4: harsh, raucous, or rough in tone5chiefly British : of or relating to coarse fish <coarse fishing>
coarse·ly adverb
coarse·ness noun
synonyms coarse, vulgar, gross, obscene, ribald mean offensive to good taste or morals. coarse implies roughness, rudeness, or crudeness of spirit, behavior, or language <found the coarse humor of coworkers offensive>. vulgar often implies boorishness or ill-breeding <a loud vulgar belch>. gross implies extreme coarseness and insensitiveness <gross eating habits>. obscene applies to anything strongly repulsive to the sense of decency and propriety especially in sexual matters <obscene language not allowed on the air>. ribald applies to what is amusingly or picturesquely vulgar or irreverent or mildly indecent <entertained the campers with ribald folk songs>.


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