coarse 
/ˈkoɚs/ adjective
coars·er; coars·est /ˈkoɚs/ adjective [also more coarse; most coarse] 1 : made up of large pieces : not fine
▪ coarse sand/salt 2 : having a rough quality
▪ coarse wild grass ▪ The dog has a thick, coarse coat. ▪ The fabric varies in texture from coarse to fine. ▪ He has coarse hands. 3 : rude or offensive
▪ a coarse joke ▪ coarse behavior ▪ coarse [=vulgar] language
▪ coarse sand/salt
▪ coarse wild grass ▪ The dog has a thick, coarse coat. ▪ The fabric varies in texture from coarse to fine. ▪ He has coarse hands.
▪ a coarse joke ▪ coarse behavior ▪ coarse [=vulgar] language
— coarse·ly adverb
▪ coarsely chopped vegetables ▪ coarsely ground pepper
▪ coarsely chopped vegetables ▪ coarsely ground pepper
— coarse·ness noun [noncount]
▪ We were shocked by the coarseness of his behavior.
▪ We were shocked by the coarseness of his behavior.
