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as in grained
made up of large particles
coarse rock salt was sprinkled on the icy walkway
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as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
the hockey player's coarse manners turned his date off completely
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as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
offended by the coarse humor at the celebrity roast
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as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
a coarse laugh
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as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface
the coarse surface of the sandpaper
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as in poor
of low quality
coarse imitations of quality merchandise
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Recent Examples of coarse
And that can be sorely lacking in hair that’s lost pigment and become coarser with a rougher cuticle.
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Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dredge in flour mixture again, pressing to adhere in a coarse layer.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
While many outdoor rugs are made from plastic, this one is crafted from 100 percent natural jute, a coarse but sturdy material that’s guaranteed to hold up over time.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
People also differ on what grind is optimal; a coarser grind seems to work best for me.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coarse
Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dredge in flour mixture again, pressing to adhere in a coarse layer.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
While many outdoor rugs are made from plastic, this one is crafted from 100 percent natural jute, a coarse but sturdy material that’s guaranteed to hold up over time.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
People also differ on what grind is optimal; a coarser grind seems to work best for me.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coarse
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The brand’s classic coats were joined by handsome bomber jackets in grained leather or suede, cocooning puffers and enveloping shearling jackets and stoles that were lined with contrasting napa for extra luxe.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Doncic claimed Bitadze directed a vulgar comment about Doncic’s family in Serbian toward the Lakers star guard.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The legislation would require social media platforms to estimate the age of users and exclude obscene content to children 16 years old or younger.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The use of obscene or indecent clothing or signs will result in expulsion.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As her own doppelgänger, Red, Nyong'o is as terrifying as Adelaide is terrified, speaking with a distinctive, hoarse voice that sends a chill up your spine.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tears have been shed, throats have been screamed hoarse.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city of Plano scores restaurants on a 100-point system, with 100 considered a perfect score and 70 extremely poor.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is small, beaver-dam-laden water with a sandy composition, and a few years ago, Kozminski caught a glimpse of something irregular sticking out of the sand.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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Right now in America, when our discourse has gotten so crass and mean-spirited that to show the underlying kindness of this show is really resonating.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The beloved slapstick comedy is 85 minutes of pure entertainment, full of increasingly chaotic adventures and shockingly crass jokes that still produce guffaws decades later.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Coarse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coarse. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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