|
|
coarse
|
|
- pronunciation:
- kors
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
coarser, coarsest |
| definition 1: |
having large grains or pieces, or a rough surface.
The truck dumped a load of coarse gravel for the new driveway.This coarse wool cloth scratches my skin.- synonyms:
- rough
- antonyms:
- fine, smooth
- similar words:
- bristly, bumpy, prickly, scratchy, uneven
|
| definition 2: |
without social skills; crude; vulgar.
His coarse way of speaking doesn't win him many friends.- synonyms:
- crude, indecent, rude, vulgar
- antonyms:
- delicate, sophisticated
- similar words:
- dirty, gross, low, rough
|
| related words: |
abrasive, clumsy, crude, foul, ragged, rank, rude, rugged, shabby, tasteless |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
coarsely (adv.), coarseness (n.) |
Are you looking for the word course? Coarse and course sound alike but have different meanings.
|
|