coarsened 1 of 2

adjective

as in roughened

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coarsened

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verb

past tense of coarsen
as in jaded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coarsened
  1. uneven
  2. jaded
  3. depleted
  4. wore out
  5. tired
  6. stereotyped
  7. overexposed
Adjective
  • Heat and uneven rainfall have stressed forests in some areas, while timely moisture has kept others lush.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Waterproof formula—but doesn’t feel like a typical waterproof foundation, which can feel heavy and settle into uneven texture.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of uneven
Verb
  • Gen Zers jaded by sky-high tuition costs and workers wanting to ditch their unfulfilling desk jobs are turning to blue-collar jobs as their next professional adventure.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
  • He's been jaded by, uh, Southern California surf culture.
    — Outside Online, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Definition of jaded
Verb
  • Patterson signed up for a scholarship to help pay for the costs, but was told the funds were depleted.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Iranian weapon stockpiles are also likely being depleted, and citizens are struggling to access basic goods – including food and medicine.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of depleted
Verb
  • This skirt reminds me of the one that Jenner wore out in New York recently.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • Something switched in that one 10 years ago — the Warriors wore out and James (and Kyrie Irving) kicked it into hyperdrive.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of wore out
Verb
  • Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 20 June 2026
  • Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of tired
Verb
  • But cultural myths and urban legends have also stereotyped them into Halloween mascots, demonic beings and carriers of diseases.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For every identity that is stereotyped or marginalized in mainstream pop culture, there are thousands, if not millions, of very different people whose individuality gets erased in the process.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of stereotyped
Verb
  • Imai had pitched twice in the previous 19 days, occupying a roster spot while leaving his fellow relievers overexposed.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While some use leverage strategically, many are overexposed, risking severe losses when markets inevitably correct, proving even good ideas can fail without surviving volatility.
    — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of overexposed
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“Coarsened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coarsened. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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