Coarse

Pronunciation: /kɔrs/

Definitions of coarse

adjective lacking refinement or delicacy

Example Sentences

A1 The sand on the beach felt coarse under my feet.

A2 She used a coarse cloth to scrub the dirt off the dishes.

B1 The rough texture of the coarse paper made it difficult to write on.

B2 The coarse language used by the characters in the novel added to the gritty realism.

C1 The chef insisted on using coarse salt for seasoning the dish.

C2 The artist's brush strokes were deliberately coarse to create a sense of raw emotion in the painting.

Examples of coarse in a Sentence

formal The fabric used for the curtains was quite coarse to the touch.

informal I can't wear this shirt, it feels too coarse against my skin.

slang I hate how coarse this sandpaper feels, it's rough on my hands.

figurative His language was coarse and offensive, making everyone uncomfortable.

Grammatical Forms of coarse

• past tense: coarsened
• plural: coarses
• comparative: coarser
• superlative: coarsest
• present tense: coarsens
• future tense: will coarsen
• perfect tense: has coarsened
• continuous tense: is coarsening
• singular: coarse
• positive degree: coarse
• infinitive: to coarsen
• gerund: coarsening
• participle: coarsened

Origin and Evolution of coarse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'coarse' originated from the Old French word 'cors' which meant rough or crude.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coarse' has retained its meaning of being rough or not fine, but its usage has expanded to describe things that are lacking refinement or sophistication.