coarse
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Britannica Dictionary definition of COARSE
[also more coarse; most coarse]
1
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made up of large pieces
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not fine
2
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having a rough quality
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coarse wild grass
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The dog has a thick, coarse coat.
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The fabric varies in texture from coarse to fine.
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He has coarse hands.
3
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rude or offensive
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a coarse joke
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coarse behavior
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coarse [=vulgar] language
— coarsely
adverb-
coarsely chopped vegetables
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coarsely ground pepper
— coarseness
noun [noncount]-
We were shocked by the coarseness of his behavior.
