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Definition of «coarseness»

Coarseness refers to roughness, harshness or lack of refinement in something. It can be used to describe a person's behavior as being rude, crude or uncivilized; or it can refer to the texture of an object that is uneven and jagged. In general usage, coarseness implies a lack of delicacy, subtlety or refinement in any form.

Usage examples

  1. The coarseness of the sandpaper allowed me to quickly strip away the old paint from the wooden surface.
  2. I could feel a certain coarseness in the texture of the fabric, indicating its low-quality and lack of softness.
  3. The chef complained about the coarseness of the salt used in the meal, noting that it didn't dissolve properly and affected the overall taste.
  4. The coarseness of his language made the conversation uncomfortable, as he frequently used offensive and rude words.
  5. The artist's painting featured a deliberate coarseness in its brushwork, adding a sense of rawness and energy to the artwork.

Phrases with «coarseness»

Sentences with «coarseness»

  • However, when stepping back to observe the relative coarseness of the fifty year record in CET (the red line) the shortcoming of the paleo reconstructions can be clearly seen as the coarser CET 50 year «paleo» records also exhibit the similar (but slightly larger) characteristics of limited variability that the proxy reconstructions do. (judithcurry.com)
  • But Nooyi was speaking more broadly in a response to a question about coarseness in society (not Trump or any other elected official) and how it relates to marketing brands. (fortune.com)
  • Head: The head is noble, cleanly chiseled, strong without coarseness, but above all not fine, and in proportion to the body. (pawster.com)
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