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/
Korean meaning: 거친, 조잡한; 세련되지 않은
Korean pronunciation: **코**어스
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
A craftsman feels the coarse texture of unfinished wood
A coarse-maned horse yields to gentle force
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.'
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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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