coarse — rough or loose in texture; not refined or exact
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: rough or loose in texture; not refined or exact
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My cat's tongue feels like coarse sandpaper when she licks my hand.
- The comedian's coarse humor wasn't suitable for the family audience.
- She preferred fine sugar over coarse sugar for her delicate pastries.
coarse
ADJECTIVE[/kɔːrs/]
rough or loose in texture; not refined or exact
The carpenter's hands feel coarse after years of sanding rough oak planks.
A coarse-maned horse yields to gentle force
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'cours' meaning 'course' or 'running,' which came from Latin 'cursus' (course, passage). The sense evolved from 'following a course' to 'rough or unrefined in texture.'
Breakdown
The word does not have a productive morpheme breakdown in modern English. It derives directly from Old French 'cours' < Latin 'cursus' (course, running).
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📝Examples
“My cat's tongue feels like coarse sandpaper when she licks my hand.”
“The comedian's coarse humor wasn't suitable for the family audience.”
“She preferred fine sugar over coarse sugar for her delicate pastries.”
“His coarse voice made him sound like a pirate every morning before coffee.”
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