coarse
adjective
composed of relatively large parts or particles.
coarseness
-
a word derived from
coarse.
Example Sentences
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Within a paragraph, Alito then suggested that Scalia would have been “appalled” by the ugliness, the coarseness of the discourse.
From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2026
We are in awe of just how quiet the cabin of the current Crosstrek is because previous generations wore their coarseness like a badge of honor.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
Gervais’ increasing coarseness was interrupted by the one-two punch of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler playing the part of everybody’s funny friend in the room.
From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2025
They also compared the impact of grinding coarseness on the amount of electricity produced.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 6, 2023
I was weakly dismayed at the ignorance, the poverty, the coarseness of all I heard and saw round me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
